Error Writing to Port in AutoCAD (150343)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q150343 SYMPTOMS
When you try to plot a file using AutoCAD R13 under Windows NT, the
following error message appears:
Error writing to LPTx the device is not ready
CAUSE
Autocad defaults to its own AUTOSPOOL feature, which requires the LPT port
to be free. If you already have a printer defined in Print Manager to print
to that port, you may get the above error.
RESOLUTION
You can configure AutoCAD to plot directly to the default printer set in
Print Manager by configuring AutoCAD for System Printer ADI. The System
Printer and System Printer Settings can be changed. In the Plot dialog box,
open the Device and Default selection dialog box and use the Change Device
Requirements.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/16/2003 |
|---|
| Keywords: | KB150343 |
|---|
|