Article: Q164629
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbprint
Last Modified: 25-FEB-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When creating a new printer and choosing to set it as a default printer, the
following error may occur.
Add Printer Wizard
Default printer cannot be set.
If a computer running Windows NT 4.0 Workstation is connecting to the above
printer, it will not be set up. This connection will also not be able to be set
up as a default printer, but no error will appear.
CAUSE
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The printer name was being set up with a trailing space.
RESOLUTION
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Rename the printer without a trailing space. Do not create printer names with
trailing spaces.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbprint
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : :4.0
Issue type : kbbug
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