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Message
In the Printer Configuration Grid, I am trying to add a printer alias, and I keep getting the following message:
Alias Contains Invalid Characters
What are invalid characters in the Printer Configuration Grid?
Explanation
The following characters are not allowed when creating an alias name for a printer:
- , (comma)
- ! (exclamation)
- * (asterisk)
- " (quotation mark)
- ; (semicolon)
- < (less than)
- > (greater than)
Note: Underscore ( _ ) may not be used to start the alias, but may be used after a character in the alias name.
Example
_Dock Printer = Not allowed
Dock_Printer = Allowed
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Article Number
2009310
Versions
Loftware Versions 7.0.2.6.and above
Environment
All supported installation environments.