Q126561: Printing To An LPR Printer May Be Slow

Article: Q126561
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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It takes longer to print to an LPR printer over TCP from an NT Workstation that
it does from a mini-computer.

CAUSE
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Windows NT uses delays in the conversation with the printer for compatibility
with older versions of SunOS.

RESOLUTION
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In Windows NT version 3.51, the delay feature is off by default. You can use the
following registry parameter to enable the delays:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\
Monitors\LPR Port\Ports\<printer>\Timeouts
OldSunCompatibility : REG_DWORD : 1

By default, the parameter is missing and the system uses 0 (no delay).

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. This
problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.51.

Additional query words: 3.50 prodnt mini computer minicomputer sun os

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search
Version           : :3.5

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