Err Msg: The Printer Name Is Invalid, it Cannot Contain "!", "\", "," (221181)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q221181

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to change printer properties, you may receive the following error message:
Error: The printer name is invalid, it cannot contain "!", "\", ",".

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you upgrade from Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and the printer name contains one of the characters in the error message. These characters cannot be used in Windows 2000.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, rename the printer without using an invalid character.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb kbprint KB221181
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