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Q89478: Upgrade to Windows for Workgroups Changes Printer Setting

Article: Q89478
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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If you upgrade from Microsoft Windows versions 3.1 or 3.11 to Windows for
Workgroups version 3.1, some printer device settings may not be retained.

As a general rule, Microsoft recommends that customers reset their printer device
mode settings with the Control Panel. To do this, choose the Printers icon and
then choose the Setup button.

MORE INFORMATION
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After the upgrade, settings for dot matrix printer drivers are reset to the
defaults.

For PostScript and Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet printers, most settings are
retained with the exception of the previous printer memory settings, which
return to the default value. To reset these values:

1. Run Control Panel.

2. Choose the Printers icon.

3. Choose the Configure button.

4. Choose the Setup button.


Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 3.11 LQ PSCRIPT HPPCL

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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