Printing in Portrait and Landscape Results in Two-Page Output

 Last reviewed: August 27, 1996
Article ID: Q142911
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When you send the first page in portrait orientation and the second page in landscape orientation to a printing device in duplex mode, each page is printed on one side. The expected result is a double-sided output.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, apply the fix mentioned below.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. 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.

KBCategory: kbprint
KBSubcategory: ntprint NTSrvWkst
Additional reference words: 3.51 prodnt postscript printer form tray

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Last reviewed: August 27, 1996
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