Microsoft KB Archive/931717

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Routing an incoming fax to a shared printer fails in Windows Vista

Article ID: 931717

Article Last Modified on 3/19/2007



APPLIES TO

  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate



SYMPTOMS

When you try to route incoming faxes to a shared printer in Windows Vista, the print job fails.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the following conditions are true:

  • The computer that receives the incoming fax is logged on to the network in workgroup mode.
  • The shared printer is connected to a computer that uses domain credentials to connect to the network.


WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:

  • Log on to the computer that receives faxes by using domain credentials.
  • Route faxes to a printer that is connected to the computer where the fax is received.
  • Route faxes to a printer that is available on the workgroup.


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