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The print dialog is a common Windows interface element that appears when users select Print from an application. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues where the print dialog fails to display printers that are otherwise visible in software, or where the dialog appears as hyperlinks instead of static text on terminal servers. Users also report slow print dialog response times on Windows 7 and Vista when printing to shared network printers, with delays of 10-15 seconds or more before the dialog opens or responds. Troubleshooting steps include verifying the default printer in Control Panel, checking that applications like Word are set to the correct printer, and ensuring proper network sharing configuration.
  1. T

    Windows 10 Printers not showing in Devices and Printers

    Hi All, I am a consultant to small business. In my rounds, occasionally I comes across a printer that DOES NOT show in Devices and Printers (in the printer section or any of the other sections), but it does show in EVERY program that prints printer dialog pull down. And the printer prints...
    • ToddAndMargo2
    • Thread
    • business cancel connectivity consultant devices drivers error experience issues job maintenance network print dialog printer printing settings support troubleshooting user interface windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. K

    Windows 7 Common Dialog Boxes display hyperlinks vs. static text

    I have an application that calls Windows API functions to display the Common Dialog boxes (e.g. Print Dialog, File Save As..., etc.). The Common Dialog boxes display correctly on my own network, but I have a client who is running my application on a Windows Server 2008 R2 application server...
    • klocksin
    • Thread
    • app development citrix common dialogs hyperlinks print dialog static text terminal server user experience windows api windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Why can't I respond to the post by Craftgirl?

    Hi I was trying to respond to the post by Craftgirl but when I open the thread I can see the three posts by the original poster but it is opening in a different format window with no options to reply. I tried several other posts and they all open normally. Anyway if Craftgirl happens...
  4. wjanowski

    Windows 7 Slow Network Printing - One More Round

    I have a desktop running Windows 7 Build 7057, with a Canon MP530 attached. I also have a laptop running Vista Home Premium. They are connected on my home network, the printer is set as shared, and is viewable from the laptop. All shares on the desktop are viewable and accessible from the...
    • wjanowski
    • Thread
    • access issues canon mp530 connectivity desktop error message home network laptop local port network network name performance issues poodle print delay print dialog print queue printer sharing printing troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. I

    Windows Vista Slow printing, Word 2007 takes a long time to do so

    Whenever I try printing a Word 2007 document there is a 'Connecting to printer. Press ESC to cancel' message in the bottom corner. It takes 2-4 minutes for the print dialog box to pop up and another 2-4 minutes for the document to actually start printing. The printer is a shared HP Photosmart...
    • IceOnFire
    • Thread
    • drivers performance photosmart print dialog printer issues printer sharing printing slow printing windows xp word 2007
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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