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Q173857: Using Microsoft Windows 95 Drivers for Point and Print on WinNT

Article: Q173857
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0:Win95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbprint
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
========

When you install Windows 95 drivers for point and print on a Windows NT 4.0
print server, some printer models are not listed in either the Msprint.inf or
Msprint2.inf files.

CAUSE
=====

Some printer models, including the HP LaserJet 5Si printer, are not available on
the Windows 95 CD-ROM.

RESOLUTION
==========

Use one of the following methods to work around this problem:

Method 1
--------

Substitute the printer driver on the Windows NT 4.0 server with another
compatible printer driver. For example, when creating the HP LaserJet 5Si
printer, choose HP for Manufacturer and HP LaserJet 4Si for the Printer Model.
Use the following list as a possible substitution table:

+----------------------------------+
| Printer Type | Driver to Install | 
+----------------------------------+
| HP 5Si       | HP 4Si            | 
+----------------------------------+
| HP 5Si MX    | HP 4Si MX         | 
+----------------------------------+
| HP 5Si MX PS | HP 4Si MX PS      | 
+----------------------------------+

The only functionality that may be lost when using the HP LaserJet 4Si driver for
a HP LaserJet 5Si printer is the add-on options such as envelope feeder, duplex
printing, and any other options that are not considered standard.

Method 2
--------

Use a third-party printer driver that complies with the Windows95 and Windows NT
4.0 specification for .inf files.

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

The basic design for a Printer.inf file can be found in the Windows Device
Driver Kit (DDK) and Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit Appendix C, ISBN 1-
55615-678-2. Please contact the manufacturer. In addition, the Readme.txt file
supplied with the third-party driver may also contain information on whether or
not that driver is supported for Point and Print.

For additional information about installing Windows 95 print drivers for Windows
NT point and print, please see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

ARTICLE-ID: Q154291
TITLE : Installing Cross Platform Print Drivers in Windows NT 4.0

For information on using third-party Windows 95 print drivers for Windows NT
point and print, please see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

ARTICLE-ID: Q172289
TITLE : Using Third-Party Windows 95 Drivers for Point and Print

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

Additional query words: hplj5si hplj 5Si HP5si win95 hewlett-packard 3rdparty ntfaqmax

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbprint 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WinNT:4.0:Win95
Hardware          : ALPHA MIPS x86
Issue type        : kbhowto

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