HPPCL5E.DRV Does Not Save Paper Tray Selection

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q105810
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

The Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 printer driver, HPPCL5E.DRV, does not save paper tray selections.

MORE INFORMATION

The HPPCL5E.DRV printer driver supports the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4, 4M, 4SI, and 4SI MX printers. If you change the Paper Source setting for your printer in the Setup dialog box in Control Panel, the selection remains for that Windows session but reverts back to the default Auto Select option when you reenter Windows.

WORKAROUND

To work around this situation, edit the WIN.INI file and manually change the "tray" selection in the [HP LaserJet 4/4M or 4SI/4SI MX] driver section to one of the following: 

   1  MP Tray
   2  Paper Cassette
   4  Manual Feed
   5  Envelope Feeder
   7  Auto Select
   11 Lower Cassette
For example: 

   [HP LaserJet 4/4M,LPTx]
   paper=1
   prtcaps=-5240
   prtcps2=4561
   tray=1
The products included here are manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbprint kbhw kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win31 wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.1 3.11 win not saving won't save lose
lost disappear hewlet packard IV LJ4 LJIV

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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