Print Server Incorrectly Handles DBCS Codes in SCS Datastream

 Last reviewed: February 17, 1998
Article ID: Q181100
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SNA Server, versions 3.0, 3.0SP1, 3.0SP2, 4.0

SYMPTOMS

SCS data streams that contain DBCS (Double Byte Character Set) codes may print incorrectly.

CAUSE

When the last byte in a segment is a DBCS high byte and the first byte in the next segment is a DBCS Low byte, the Print Server translates the pair of DBCS bytes into two SBCS bytes.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0SP1, 3.0SP2 and 4.0.

A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information. 

Keywords          : kbbug3.00 kbbug3.00.sp1 prodsna snaprintservice kbbug3.00.sp2 kbbug4.00
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0SP1,3.0SP2,4.0
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: February 17, 1998
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