Cannot Print to HP LaserJet 6L Printer in Windows NT (178894)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q178894

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to print to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 6L printer connected to your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Error writing to LPTx: The system cannot find the file specified. Do
you wish to retry or cancel the job?

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the HP LaserJet 6L printer does not initialize properly.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

According to Hewlett-Packard Technical Support, this a known issue with the HP LaserJet 6L printer and Windows NT.


This behavior is not printer driver-specific. You may receive this error message with any printer driver (including the Generic/Text Only printer driver).
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/7/2001
Keywords:kbprint KB178894
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