Microsoft KB Archive/841027

= &quot;Error: print server did not accept request&quot; error message when you use the Lpr command-line tool to print to a printer in Windows Server 2003 =

Article ID: 841027

Article Last Modified on 7/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

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SYMPTOMS
You cannot print to a printer on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer by using the Line Printer Remote (Lpr) command-line tool. When you try to print by using the Lpr command-line tool, you receive the following error message:

Error: print server did not accept request. Job aborted.



CAUSE
This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:
 * You stop and then restart the TCP/IP Printing service or the Print Spooler service on the server.
 * The TCP/IP Printing service does not restart correctly.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement
You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003
Date        Time   Version       Size    File name

02-Jun-2004 16:31  5.2.3790.177  21,504  Lpdsvc.dll

Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Edition
Date        Time   Version       Size    File name -- 02-Jun-2004 07:26  5.2.3790.177  56,832  Lpdsvc.dll  IA-64 02-Jun-2004 07:31  5.2.3790.177  21,504  Wlpdsvc.dll  x86



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, restart the server.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional query words: LPR printing lpdsvc

Keywords: kbqfe kbhotfixserver kbbug kbfix kbwinserv2003presp1fix KB841027

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