HP LaserJet 5Si Printer Property Changes Affect All Programs

ID: Q148169

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you make changes to the properties for the Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 5Si or 5Si MX printer driver, including any changes on the Paper, Graphics, Fonts, or Device Options tabs, the changes affect all Windows- based programs in Windows 95.

CAUSE

The HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX printer drivers version 2.40 use the global printer properties user interface in Windows 95 to make changes to the printer properties.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, use the HP LaserJet 4Si MX printer driver with HP LaserJet 5Si printers. This printer driver provides most, but not all, of the functionality in the 5Si and 5Si MX printer drivers.

STATUS

Hewlett-Packard is aware of this issue. The printer drivers for the HP LaserJet 5Si printers are available only from Hewlett-Packard's online services.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Keywords : win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb