Microsoft KB Archive/200166

WD6x: PostScript Error -50 When Printing to File from Word 6.0.1

PSS ID Number: Q200166 Article last modified on 04-16-1999

MACINTOSH:6.0,6.0.1

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

When you attempt to print to file from Word 6.0 or 6.0.1 for the Macintosh, the following error message may appear:

Postscript error -50

= WORKAROUND =

To work around this problem, do one of the following:


 * Upgrade to Word 6.0.1a or later.

-or-


 * Upgrade to the Apple LaserWriter driver 8.5.1 or later.

= MORE INFORMATION =

This error does not occur using Word 6.0.1a or using the Apple LaserWriter driver 8.5.1.

Upgrading to either of these will resolve this error; however, users of Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1 should upgrade to 6.0.1a or later.

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========================================================= Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbdta Version : MACINTOSH:6.0,6.0.1 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbprb Solution Type : kbfix ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1999.