# Publisher Err Msg: Can't Read <FILENAME>, HP DeskJet 1200C

## Q120379

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    The information in this article applies to:

     - Microsoft Publisher for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a
     - Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0
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    SYMPTOMS
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    When you open files in Publisher, the following error may occur if
    the default printer is the Hewlett-Packard (HP) 1200C driver version 2.0a:

       Can't read x:\(path)\filename.pub. Press Retry to try again. Cancel
       closes Publisher and loses all edits.

    CAUSE
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    The error occurs if the HP 1200C printer driver is set as the default
    printer in the Windows Control Panel. The driver uses the Adobe
    PostScript printer driver version 2.0a. This driver is for Windows
    3.0 and does not support TrueType fonts.

    RESOLUTION
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    In the Windows Control Panel, set the default printer to a different
    printer driver that supports Windows 3.1 and TrueType fonts.

    Additional query words: 2.00 mspub pub20 pub20a true type adobe's
    2.00a 3.00 pub3 older