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Q132757: GP Fault Printing a File in CorelDRAW

Article: Q132757
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to print a document in CorelDRAW version 4.0, you may receive a
general protection (GP) fault in Cdrgrfx40. In CorelDRAW version 5.0, you may
receive a GP fault in Cdrgfx50.

CAUSE
=====

This problem can occur if the path to the printer contains more than 19
characters. CorelDRAW cannot handle a path of more than 19 characters to the
printer.

RESOLUTION
==========

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:

- Use a printer path with 19 or less characters. For example, the path

  \\server123\printer (19 characters)

  works, but the path

  \\server123\printer1 (20 characters)

  does not.

- Redirect an LPT port to the network printer share. To do so, follow these
  steps:

   - Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Printers.

   - Use the right mouse button to click the printer icon, then click
     Properties on the menu that appears.

   - On the Details tab, click Capture Printer Port.

   - In the Device box, click the printer port you want to redirect.

   - In the Path box, type the path for the network printer.

   - If you want to use this printer each time you start Windows 95, click the
     Reconnect At Logon check box to select it.

   - Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
================

This problem usually occurs when you are printing to a network printer, but can
also occur when you print to a file with a path of more than 19 characters.

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 gpf

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWin95search kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : :3.1,3.11

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