Using an HP LaserJet III on a LANtastic Network with Windows (85747)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.0
- Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q85747 SYMPTOMS
Printing a document from Windows 3.0 using a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet
III attached to LPT1 on a LANtastic network may generate the following
error:
Cannot print to LPT1.PRN:
Installing the HP LaserJet to LPT2.PRN may resolve this problem.
CAUSE
This problem only occurs when the document contains both text and
graphics while trying to print to LPT1.PRN. However, printing
documents with only text or only graphics does not cause an error.
WORKAROUND
The only known workaround for this problem (on network configurations
that will support LPT2) is to configure the HP LaserJet III driver to
LPT2.PRN for printing documents that contain both text and graphics.
Printing on a LANtastic network requires printing using the LPTx.PRN
ports. If LPT2.PRN is not an option in Control Panel, you must modify
the WIN.INI file. Under the [ports] section, add the following line:
LPT2.PRN=
This problem does not occur in Windows 3.1. Artisoft LANtastic
versions 3.0 and later are supported under Windows 3.1.
The product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this
product's performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/7/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB85747 |
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