Q156613: Writer 2: "The Printer Could Not Be Found" Error Message

Article: Q156613
Product(s): Microsoft Home Kids Products
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfaq
Last Modified: 12-JUN-2001

2.00
WINDOWS
kbprint kbfaq

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you try to print from within Creative Writer 2, you may receive the following
error:

  The printer could not be found.

CAUSE
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This behavior may occur if you change and remove the current printer while
Creative Writer 2 is open.

Creative Writer defaults to the printer selected the first time you print from
within the program. If you try to print to another printer within Creative
Writer 2 after removing or renaming the printer driver, you may also get this
error message.

RESOLUTION
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Use one of the following solutions.

Solution A
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Open a new document:

1. Click the File folder icon, then click New Project.

2. Confirm to save changes if you desire.

Solution B
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Close and reopen Creative Writer:

1. Click the File folder icon, then click Quit.

2. Confirm to save changes if you desire.

Additional query words: 2.00 kids mskids max writer cw2 cw2.0 cw

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Keywords          :  kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbCreativeWriter200
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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