QuickDraw GX: Print Spooler Patch Read Me File

Name: QuickDraw GX Print Spooler Patch
Version: 1.0.2
Released: April 17, 1996
Description: Patch to fix a problem when printing in AppleShare and Novell Netware print spoolers using QuickDraw GX. For QuickDraw GX 1.1.1, 1.1.2, and 1.1.3. This version fixes a problem where users were unable to patch certain localized versions of QuickDraw GX.

This file is available on the Apple Support Web site, Software Updates. It is a self-extracting archive. To use, download, double-click the downloaded file (this decompresses it).
About the QuickDraw GX Print Spooler Patch

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.
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012