The QuickDraw™ GX Print Spooler Patch fixes a problem when trying to print to AppleShare and Novell Netware print spoolers. This application makes changes to the QuickDraw GX extension and the LaserWriter GX printer driver. You should work with copies of these files, and then move the modified files into your system's Extensions folder.
Change History
1.0.2 (All versions) - This version no longer adds a 'vers' 2 resource to the GX extension, allowing all localized versions of QuickDraw GX to be patched
1.0.1 (GX 1.1.3 patch only) - This version actually patches GX 1.1.3
1.0 - First release
Possible Error Messages
"The contents of this file are different from what was expected. (psws -28341)" - This file has already been patched.
"QuickDraw™ GX [or LaserWriter GX] is at or beyond version 1.1.1 [or 1.1.2 or 1.1.3]. This patch has already been applied." - You are not using the correct version of the patch for this version of GX.
"QuickDraw™ GX [or LaserWriter GX] is older than version 1.1.2 [or 1.1.3]. This patch cannot be applied." - Either you are not running GX 1.1.1 or later, or you are not using the correct version of the patch for this version of GX.
Disclaimer
This patch is provided as a way to allow people to use the latest versions of QuickDraw GX with AppleShare and Novell Netware print spoolers. This patch is not officially supported by Apple Computer, but problems encountered while using print spoolers with QuickDraw GX and this patch can be reported by e-mail to reigel@apple.com. These problems will be fixed in an upcoming release of QuickDraw GX.
Warning
This patch may not work properly while virus detection software is running. Please make sure that you have disabled any virus detectors before applying the patch.