DOCUMENT:Q131157  08-AUG-2001  [winnt]
TITLE   :Err Msg Installing LaserWriter Pro 810: Could Not Create...
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER:3.50
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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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When you attempt to install a printer driver for the Apple LaserWriter Pro 810,
the files appear to be copied to your computer and then the following error
appears:

   Could not create printer: Printer driver is unknown.

This problem occurs when a postscript printer was not previously installed.
Further attempts to install a printer continue to produce the error.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, install another postscript printer and then install
the Apple LaserWriter Pro 810.

NOTE: You must reboot the computer before installing another postscript printer
driver.

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: prodnt

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Version           : 3.50

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