Q242052: Cannot Use Point and Print with OEM Windows 95 Printer Drivers

Article: Q242052
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
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Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to install a printer on your Windows 95-based workstation by
dragging a shared network printer from a folder on a server, the Windows
95-based workstation may not recognize the printer driver.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if the Windows 95-based workstation does not recognize the
third-party printer driver. This can occur if there is no information about this
printer in the Windows 95 Printer.inf and other .inf files on your computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, install the printer driver on your Windows 95-based
workstation by using the source media provided by the printer manufacturer.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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