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Q81529: Epson Printer Emulation Modes for Windows

Article: Q81529
Product(s): Microsoft Windows Printing Issues
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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This article provides emulation modes for various Epson printers for use with
Microsoft Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
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According to Epson technical support, the following emulations should be used:

  Printer                  Emulation
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  LQ860                    Epson LQ2500 or LQ2550 (see note below)
  EPL 7500                 Apple LaserWriter II NT/NTX
  EPL 7000                 HP LaserJet IIP
  Action Writer II         HP LaserJet IIP
  Action Writer 2000/2500  Epson LX810
  Action Writer 3000       Epson LQ2500 or Epson LQ510
  Action Writer 3250       Epson LQ570
  Action Writer 4000       Epson LQ510
  Action Writer 4500       Epson LQ570
  Action Writer 5000       Epson LQ570
  Action Writer 5500       Epson LQ570

Note: The LQ860 can also emulate the Epson LQ850, LQ950, and LQ1050; however, the
color option will not be available.

The Action Writer series printers are 24-pin dot-matrix printers (*9-pin
printers). They are basically the same printer as the printer listed in the
emulation, but the name has been changed. The Action Writer series printers are
sold by large distributors and the LQ/LX series are sold through Epson dealers.

For more information, call Epson technical support.

The Epson products included here are manufactured by Epson, a vendor independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.


Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a 3.00 3.00a 3000 7000 7500 ACTION EPL EPS printer emulation 3.1 3.10 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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