“Error Reading Device Prn” Message
PSS ID Number: Q21161 Article last modified on 11-16-1992
2.00 2.10 2.20 MS-DOS
Summary: The “Error reading device prn” message occurs most frequently on machines during an attempt to WRITE to the printer. The problem can occur on any configuration that operates under a version of MS-DOS that does not allow a seek to the printer. This message is generated routinely on Texas Instruments Professional, HP-150, and Burroughs B25 machines.
Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1992.