Err Msg: Error writing to LPT1:

Last reviewed: May 9, 1997
Article ID: Q104180
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

The following error message may appear when trying to print under Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server:

   Error writing to LPT1:
   The system cannot find the file specified.
   Do you wish to retry or cancel the job?

NOTE: This problem may occur with communications ports as well (COM1: for example).

CAUSE

The above error message may appear when the CMOS settings are not correctly set for your local print port. Even if a local print port is disabled in your computer CMOS settings, Windows NT still allows you to install and share a local printer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve the error, activate the print port in your CMOS settings. See your computer documentation for details.


Additional query words: prodnt COM1 COM COMM
Keywords : kbprint ntprint NTSrvWkst kbprint
Version : 3.1 3.5 3.51
Platform : WINDOWS


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Last reviewed: May 9, 1997
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