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What is an Error of Type -39 and what can I do about it?

Error Type -39

A -39 error usually means a corrupted file. Specifically, it indicates and end-of-file message, encountered where the program was expecting more data. If you get it when you're tryng to print, the file you''re printing is corrupted. If it occurs on startup, your Launcher Control Panel may be corrupted. Try dragging it to the trash and then re-installing it.

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