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Aptiva - 2144/2168 Restoring the Faxworks printer driver

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Question:
I have accidentally deleted my Faxworks printer driver on my Aptiva 2144/2168. How can I get it back?

Answer:
These are the steps to restore a deleted Faxworks printer driver (Windows 3.1):

1. Open "CONTROL PANEL" (In the MAIN program group).
2. Open "PRINTERS".
3. Select "ADD".
4. Select "UNLISTED OR UPDATED PRINTER DRIVER" and click on "INSTALL".
5. Type C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM and click "OK".
6. Select "FX-WORKS" and click "OK".
7. Highlight "FX-WORKS on LPT1:" from the list of installed printers and click on the "CONNECT" button.
8. Under Ports click on "COM1: Local Port" and click on "OK". Note: If you have changed your faxmodem to COM2: then choose "COM2: Local Port".
9. Click on "CLOSE" and you will now have the Faxworks printer installed.

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Communications Software, Printers

Date Created

03-04-98

Last Updated

09-12-98

Revision Date

08-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2144, 2168

Model

14P; 22P; 24P; 25P; 26P; 27P; 29P; 62P; 16P; 63P; 66P; 67P; P30; 82P; 83P; S15; 86P

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