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Q89010: Print Command Unavailable When Using Windows 3.1 with Novell

Article: Q89010
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win31
Last Modified: 30-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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While using Novell NetWare 3.11, the Print option in Windows-based applications
(such as Write) may be unavailable (dimmed).

WORKAROUND
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To correct this problem, make the printer connection permanent.

NOTE: Before checking network connections, verify that a printer has been
selected as the default printer.

To Select a Permanent Printer Connection
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1. From the Main group, run Control Panel and choose Printers.

2. Choose the Network button.

3. Select the print share and then select the Permanent check box.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 grey greyed can't gray grayed 3rdparty

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Keywords          : win31 
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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