Microsoft KB Archive/66085

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Dictful Error in Freedom of Press with Windows 3.0

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Q66085

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to print a PostScript file created in Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or 3.0a with Freedom of Press, the following error message is displayed:

%[Error dictful, offending command: .....]%

CAUSE
This error can occur if the PostScript file was created by a PostScript printer driver assigned to the FILE: port in the printer configuration window.

WORKAROUND
Use the following steps to create an encapsulated PostScript file (EPS) for use with Freedom of Press:


 * 1) From the Main group of Program Manager, choose Control Panel.
 * 2) From Control Panel, choose Printers.
 * 3) Choose the PostScript printer driver.
 * 4) Select Configure, then Setup, then Options.
 * 5) Choose Encapsulated Postscript File in the Print To: box and enter a filename beneath it.
 * 6) Print from your Windows application. This creates a file with the name provided in step 5.
 * 7) Print this file using Freedom of Press.

MORE INFORMATION
Freedom of the Press is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a 3rdparty

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a