Dell 962 Prop Bitmap dll not loaded message

Question

I didn't have printer problem on my Dell 962AIO until installed Microsoft's Office Professional 2007.  Now when I go to print I keep getting a message that is 'Prop Bitmap dll not loaded'.  I can some times just click on the error and the printer will print but other times it won't print at all.  I had Microsoft on the phone and we reloaded drivers etc, from disks but nothing eliminated it.  Does anyone know if Dell has updated their driver to be compatible with Office Outlook 2007 and if so where and how do I get the updated drivers?

Chaik1 · Answer

Wish I had some words of wisdom for you.

I am experiencing exactly the same problem with a Dell 944 printer. Don't know if the problem is caused by a new computer (XPS 410 running Win XP Home), or MS 2007 software. Error message is exactly the same; printer functions OK as a standalone copier, but won't print or scan.

What is a Prop bitmap dll, anyway?

kennethhill1 · Answer

I get this same error in Outlook 2007 if I try to print out an email using a dell all in one 942.  If I change my default printer I no longer get the error.  I've tried completely uninstalling my dell print driver and dowloading the latest version and reinstalled and it all goes through fine, but my error doesn't go away.  It seems like dell has an issue with it's code and Outlook 2007.  I also downloaded and applied all my windows updates and still have the same issue.  I know it's the dell printer drivers because as i've said if i select other printers no more error message.  Prop bitmap dll not loaded  and sometimes it will pop up a message that says connecting to printer

btomup · Answer

I just intalled MS Office Standard and I am now getting the same error in Outlook 2007 when I try to print on my Dell 942.

PudgyOne · Answer

How about a test!   Download Open Office. It's FREE and works like Microsoft Office. Open the document with Open Office and see if it prints. If it prints, then it with Microsofts Office program.

aRenegade · Answer

I'm no stranger to getting a 'Prop bitmap dll not loaded' error message on my Dell 962 AIO but it's never prevented me from getting prints.  I just click Ok whenever it's come up and kept right on working.  At most I'd have to exit Word or Excel then fire them up again without any more interruptions.   I'm not a 'techy' so I can't get into any real details.  I teach myself whenever a need arises about what I have to do so I can get myself back up and running.  But ProcessLibrary defines bitmap.dll it as ' Camera Wizard Resource DLL' (beats the heck out of me because I don't even own a camera).  As for the extension, dll stands for 'Dynamic Link Library'.   It's a support file and it's used by one or more programs. As an example, if several parts of a program need to perform the same action that action may be placed into a .DLL file (library) that the various program parts can all use. This saves space and makes it easier when that particular routine needs to be updated. You should never have a need to 'open' a .DLL file on its own; indeed, there really is no way to do so. Note: This file type can become infected and should be carefully scanned if someone sends you a file with this extension. If you want to look at the resources in a DLL library you can use a program like XN Resource Editor but BE CAREFUL as messing with a DLL file can seriously damage Windows or programs if you do the wrong thing.  Now aren't you glad you asked?  Also if you're using any third party file managers, optimizers, or image editors check their settings or preference options for conflicts.  I know that's very tedious but sometimes there's no harmony when everything is all mixed together (i.e., hardware, software, & firmware).  Hope this helps.

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