Printing to a File Initiates the Fax Wizard

 Last reviewed: October 6, 1995
Article ID: Q137822
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you print to a file using Notepad or WordPad, the Send Fax Wizard may appear, and Print To Fax may be the only available action.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Microsoft Fax printer driver has been set as the default printer driver.

RESOLUTION

Change the default printer driver to another printer driver. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.

  2. Use the right mouse button to click the printer you want to use as the default printer, and then click Set As Default on the menu that appears.

KBCategory: kbprint
KBSubcategory: win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: October 6, 1995
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