FIX: "Printer Not Ready" When Label or Report Wizard Invoked

ID: Q114272

2.6x WINDOWS

 kbprint

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.6x

SYMPTOMS

A window with the title "FoxPro Error" is displayed when the Label Wizard or the Report Wizard is invoked. The window contains the following information:

   Line Number: 83
   Program:     GETWINWID
   Error:       Printer not ready
   Source:      ...

CAUSE

This problem occurs when no printer drivers are installed.

RESOLUTION

Install a printer driver, as follows:

1. Open the Windows Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. 3. Install at least one printer. 4. Choose the Close button in the Printers dialog box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Visual FoxPro 3.0 for Windows.

Additional reference words: vFoxwin fixlist3.00 FoxWin 2.60 2.60a buglist2.60 buglist2.60a errmsg err msg KBCategory: kbprint KBSubcategory: FxtoolWizother

Keywords          : FxtoolWizother 
Version           : 2.6x
Platform          : WINDOWS
Solution Type     : kbfix

Last Reviewed: October 30, 1998