Microsoft KB Archive/208165

= Cannot Paste a File to a Printer in the Printers Folder =

Article ID: 208165

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
If you cut or copy a file you want to print, and then you try to paste that file to your printer icon in your Printers folder, the file may not print and you do not receive an error message.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you try to paste a file to a printer in your Printers folder.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:

Drag the File to the Printer
Drag the file you want to print to your printer in the Printers folder or to a printer shortcut.

Paste the File to a Printer Shortcut
To paste the file you want to print to a shortcut icon, follow these steps:
 * 1) In the Printers folder, drag the printer you want to the desktop, and then click Yes.
 * 2) Cut or copy the file you want to print, right-click the printer shortcut, and then click Paste.

Additional query words: HWPRNTS drop move

Keywords: kbenv kbprb kbprint KB208165

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