WD97: Photo Editor Doesn't Recognize Default Printer Change (272397)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q272397

SYMPTOMS

After you change your default printer in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Photo Editor does not recognize the change and continues to use the previous default printer.

WORKAROUND

Change the printer in Microsoft Photo Editor to the printer that you want. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the File menu, click Print.
  2. In the Print dialog box, change the Printer setting to the printer that you want.
  3. Click OK.
NOTE: You need to repeat these steps each time you print from Microsoft Photo Editor.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the default printer in Microsoft Windows, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  2. In the Printers dialog box, right-click the printer that you want to set as the default printer, and then click Set as Default Printer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB272397
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