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Q58375: Erratic Output on IBM Proprinter X24 and XL24

Article: Q58375
Product(s): Microsoft Windows Printing Issues
Version(s): 3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may experience erratic output while printing graphics from Microsoft Windows
to the IBM Proprinter X24 or XL24.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, disable Print Manager and turn off the Fast Printing
Directly To Port option.

To Turn Off Print Manager
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1. Run Control Panel.

2. Choose the Printers icon.

3. Clear the Select Use Print Manager check box.

4. Choose the OK button.

5. Close the Printers dialog box.

To Turn Off Fast Printing Direct To Port
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1. Run Control Panel.

2. Choose the Printers icon.

3. Choose the Connect button.

4. Clear the Fast Printing Direct To Port check box.

5. Choose the OK button.

6. Close the Printers dialog box.

This problem should not occur on the IBM Proprinter X24e or the IBM Proprinter
XL24e.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a true type pro printer 3.1 3.10 3.11 tt ttf

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : :3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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