HP Laserjet 4 Driver May Cause GP Fault in Windows 3.1

 Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
Article ID: Q93646
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

SYMPTOMS

You may experience a general protection (GP) fault when printing from Windows Calendar to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 or an IBM 4039. The error message displayed may be similar to the following: 

   CALENDAR caused a General Protection Fault in
   module CALENDAR.EXE at 0002:0CFA.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if your page setup is incorrect or if your printer driver is set to 600 dpi.

WORKAROUND

To fix this error, use the appropriate method below:

  • Prior to printing, change the Calendar Page Setup to use left and right margins of at least 1 inch.
  • If your printer driver is set to 600 dpi, change it to 300 dpi.

KBCategory: kbprint kbtool kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win30 win31 wfw wfwg gpf
Additional reference words: 3.10 WinLaser iv iiii lexmark win95 win95x

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Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
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