Error Message: The Printer Command Is Invalid

 Last reviewed: May 20, 1996
Article ID: Q151122
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you change a local printer's properties to print directly to the printer, you may receive the following error message: 

   The following error occurred while trying to save your changes. The
   printer command is invalid.

CAUSE

The print queue for that printer has been paused.

RESOLUTION

To resume the print queue, follow these steps:

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

  2. Double-click the printer.

  3. On the Printer menu, click Pause Printing to remove the check mark.

  4. On the Printer menu, click Close.

KBCategory: kbprint kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: May 20, 1996
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