DOCUMENT:Q151122  17-DEC-2000  [win95x]
TITLE   :Error Message: The Printer Command Is Invalid
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
PROD/VER:95
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:win95

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you change a local printer's properties to print directly to the printer,
you may receive the following error message:

   The following error occurred while trying to save your changes. The printer
   command is invalid.

CAUSE
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The print queue for that printer has been paused.

RESOLUTION
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To resume the print queue, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.

2. Double-click the printer.

3. On the Printer menu, click Pause Printing to remove the check mark.

4. On the Printer menu, click Close.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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