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Creative Corner => Filmmakers' Workshop => Topic started by: Link on October 13, 2003, 08:12:10 AM

Title: Movie Magic Screenwriter help
Post by: Link on October 13, 2003, 08:12:10 AM
Okay, I recently switched computers with my dad, and I'm trying to install Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000 to my new computer, and I did, so when I try to open a script, it tells me that there's no printer installed. It has trouble opening any script at all, whether it's one I've worked on or the sample scripts it comes with. I have no printer here at my dorm. There are a couple of drivers that have been installed, but that's it. So is there any way to get around it? Because I've been trying for the past couple of days and I don't know what to do.
Title: Movie Magic Screenwriter help
Post by: TheVoiceOfNick on October 13, 2003, 10:30:28 AM
You might have to install the printer... your dad probably didn't have a printer, or his printer was different, so now that its not connected, your computer thinks there is no printer... install the drivers from the CD, or go to the printer's website to get drivers (like hp.com or something)...

Nick
Title: Movie Magic Screenwriter help
Post by: Link on October 13, 2003, 07:25:31 PM
Well, I tried installing (several) drivers, but to no avail.  They install, but when I try to "add printers" in control panel (which is basically what the program is trying to tell me what to do), it says it couldn't be completed or something.  I'm thinking it's more of a computer problem.  I need to get my hands on a freakin printer, even just for a couple of minutes!
Title: Movie Magic Screenwriter help
Post by: mutinyco on October 15, 2003, 07:17:22 AM
Are you using bootleg software? I had a bootleg of Final Draft 5, and after a year or so I started having the same problem. I think components of the bootleg expired. I couldn't print, then I couldn't even open the files. Best thing to do is to go on e-Bay and buy Final Draft 6 at half price.