Article ID: 104180
Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q104180
SYMPTOMS
The following error message may appear when trying to print under Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server:
NOTE: This problem may occur with communications ports as well (COM1: for example).
CAUSE
The above error message may appear when the CMOS settings are not correctly set for your local print port. Even if a local print port is disabled in your computer CMOS settings, Windows NT still allows you to install and share a local printer.
RESOLUTION
To resolve the error, activate the print port in your CMOS settings. See your computer documentation for details.
Additional query words: prodnt COM1 COM COMM
Keywords: kbprint KB104180