Access to Printer Cartridge Selection Unavailable (83812)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q83812

SUMMARY

Windows version 3.1 does not permit you to change printer cartridges from within the common printer dialog boxes (COMMDLG.DLL).

MORE INFORMATION

In Windows 3.0, some applications allowed you to change printer cartridges. From the File menu, choose the Printer Setup command inside the application. You can then choose the appropriate configuration for your printer. The Windows Accessories group under Windows 3.0 allow this.

For example:
  1. Run Write.
  2. From the File menu, choose the Printer Setup command.
  3. Select the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III (or any printer that supports cartridges under Windows).
The Setup dialog has options for various printer cartridges.

The common dialog boxes in Windows 3.1 do not support cartridge changing. Using a common dialog application can change orientation for that application only, without resetting the orientation for all Windows-based applications. The accessories shipped with Windows 3.1 that use the printer common dialog are Write, Paintbrush, Notepad, Terminal, Calendar, and Cardfile.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB83812
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