Err Msgs: "Cannot Find UNIDRV.DLL" or "Cannot Print" (85237)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1

This article was previously published under Q85237

SUMMARY

If you attempt to print from the Microsoft Windows version 3.1 Write program, you may receive some of the error messages below. These messages indicate that your Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL) is corrupted or missing.

NOTE: These error messages are not exclusive to Write or the Universal Printer Driver. If you get these error messages, check the driver file's size and date, and reinstall it if necessary.

MORE INFORMATION

Starting Write

You may receive the following error messages when starting Write:
Cannot find UNIDRV.DLL.

Cannot print.
Make sure that your printer is connected properly, and use the Printers icon in the Control Panel to verify that the printer is configured properly.

In addition, the Print command on the File menu will be unavailable (dimmed).

With Print Manager Active

You may receive the following error message when Print Manager is active:
Print Manager

The printer on LPT1 is out of paper or is not connected to your computer. Check the printer cable or network connection to make sure the printer is connected, or refresh the paper supply. Then resume the print queue.

With Print Manager Inactive

You may receive the following error messages when Print Manager is not active:
LPT1

The printer on this port is out of paper or is not connected to your computer.

Check the printer cable or network connection to make sure the printer is connected, or refresh the printer's paper supply, and then resume the print queue.

With Fast Printing Direct To Port Option Disabled

You may receive the following error messages when the Fast Printing Direct To Port option is disabled:
LPT1

The printer on this port is not responding.

Check the printer or increase the Transmission Retry value in the Printers Connect dialog box, and then resume the print queue.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/29/1999
Keywords:KB85237