Print to file crashes FM......

[Eric P]

I've been trying to print a report to a file, with the Print to file box checked in the Print dialogue, but whenever I specify the output file name, the application "hangs", and closing the Print window causes FM the exit....

Any clues ? Thanks

[Lee Smith]

Eric, update your profile so we know what your set up is.

Operating Platform, System and version of FM

Lee

[Eric P]

Thanks Lee, I've just updated my profile. Please let me know if you need any additional info.

[Lee Smith]

I'm not at all familiar with Windows XP, so others will need to jump in here.

If this was happening to you on a Mac, I would say that it sounded more like a system problem than FileMaker. I would suggest that you check that you are you using the most recent version of 5, and print drivers.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Lee

[DykstrL]

Corrupt Printer driver. To confirm this, try printing to another printer (like an inkjet).

Delete the printer. delete the drivers for the printer. Then re-install the printer using the latest drivers from the Manufacturer. If it is a netwrok printer, the print server may be distributing the corrupt driver.