SFM: Printing Postscript Fails, Err Msg: Invalid Access

Last reviewed: May 13, 1997
Article ID: Q110432

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you print to an HP Laserwriter through Services for Macintosh (SFM) from a Macintosh computer to a Windows NT Advanced Server computer, the print job may fail with the following error:

   ERROR: invalidaccess
   OFFENDING COMMAND: setdefaulttimeouts

   STACK:

   300
   60
   0

This problem occurs when you use either the 6.x or 7.x versions of the HP Laserwriter drivers. This problem does not occur if you use the 8.x versions of the driver.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. A supported fix is now available, but is not fully regression- tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the service pack release containing this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbbug3.10 kbprint ntprint NTSrv
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 13, 1997
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