Microsoft KB Archive/168057

= WD97: Maximum Number of Printers Visible in Word =

Article ID: 168057

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95a

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This article was previously published under Q168057



SYMPTOMS
In Word, the maximum number of printers that will be available in the Print dialog box is approximately 26.



CAUSE
The variable in Word that contains the string for all of the printers is limited to 512 characters.



WORKAROUND
If you shorten the printer names, more printers will be available in the Print dialog box in Word.

To shorten the length of a printer name:
 * 1) Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
 * 2) Right-click a printer shortcut, and click Rename.
 * 3) Type the new name, and press ENTER.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

