Microsoft KB Archive/77253

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Unable to Access Output Device in Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows

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Q77253

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

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SUMMARY
When you try to print from Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, you may receive the following error message:

Unable to access output device

MORE INFORMATION
The following conditions may cause this error:


 * The printer you selected is not connected to a port. In the Windows Control Panel, choose the Printers icon to assign the printer to a valid output port, or make the printer active on an output port.
 * There are not enough Windows system resources to print. Close one or more of your applications and try to print again. If you are using a high-end video drivers (1280 x 1024 resolution or 250,000 colors) try using the standard Windows VGA video driver.

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