# PRB: Choosing to Print When No Printer Makes Computer Hang

ID: Q123801

2.60a MACINTOSH kbprint kbprb

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a

## SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to print a document, the computer hangs (stops responding).

NOTE: This behavior does not occur in Visual FoxPro 3.0b for Macintosh.

## CAUSE

There is no printer selected in the Macintosh Chooser.

## RESOLUTION

Make sure you have selected an active printer from the Chooser in the Apple menu before you attempt to print a document.

## STATUS

This behavior is by design.

## MORE INFORMATION

This behavior is not limited to Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh. This behavior happens in any application that prints to a printer port with no physical connection.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

1. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Select a printer from the Chooser that is not on the system

       making sure to set the Connect To option to a port that is not
       in use by a printer.

3. Close the Chooser, and start TeachText.

4. Try to print any text from the Simple Text document.

NOTE: Chooser is manufactured by Apple Computer, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional reference words: FoxMac 2.60a KBCategory: kbprint kbprb KBSubcategory: FxprintGeneral

    Keywords          : FxprintGeneral
    Version           : 2.60a
    Platform          : MACINTOSH

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