"Error: Drive Not Ready Reading Drive A:"

DocumentID: 653330
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:22 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

When printing you get "Error: Drive Not Ready Reading Drive A:."

Answer:

Completing one of the following details should correct the problem.

Details:

1. Check Location of Auxiliary Files (Shift-F1, L) and ensure that everything is pointing to the C: drive including the default directory. 2. Check the port selection at Shift-F7, S, 3, 2. Make sure that it is set to the proper port, such as LPT1. There may be a "print to disk" option for the port set to the A: drive. 3. Reselect the printer by pressing Shift-F7, S, 2, 4, highlight the printer to select it. 4. At DOS, type SET WP=/PF-C:\ to ensure that the print buffer files are being sent to the hard drive, especially if the document being printed has been retrieved from a floppy drive.

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