Q151122: Error Message: The Printer Command Is Invalid

Article: Q151122
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you change a local printer's properties to print directly to the printer,
you may receive the following error message:

  The following error occurred while trying to save your changes. The printer
  command is invalid.

CAUSE
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The print queue for that printer has been paused.

RESOLUTION
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To resume the print queue, follow these steps:

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

2. Double-click the printer.

3. On the Printer menu, click Pause Printing to remove the check mark.

4. On the Printer menu, click Close.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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