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# Err Msg with Novell NetWare: Windows Cannot Write to This File

Article ID: 121443

Article Last Modified on 10/18/2005

APPLIES TO

- Microsoft Windows 3.1 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

This article was previously published under Q121443

## SYMPTOMS

When you print from a workstation on a Novell NetWare network, you receive the following error message:
LPTx: Windows cannot write to this file. The disk may be full.
Delete any unwanted files and try again.

## CAUSE

Microsoft has received reports that this behavior occurs when the workstation is running PSPRINT.
PSPRINT does not support the "Fast Printing Direct to Port" option. PSPRINT is functionally similar to RPRINTER, which allows a print queue to be set up for a printer attached to a workstation instead of a dedicated print server.

## WORKAROUND

Disabling the "Fast Printing Direct to Port" option appears to correct this problem. To change this option, perform the following steps:

1. Open Control Panel and choose the Printers icon.
2. Choose the Connect button.
3. Clear the "Fast Printing Direct to Port" option and then choose the OK button.
4. Choose the Close button.

## MORE INFORMATION

Novell NetWare is manufactured by Novell Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10 err msg

Keywords: KB121443