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Q85206: Garbage Output on Epson FX-86e When in IBM Emulation Mode

Article: Q85206
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you print from Microsoft Windows to an Epson FX-86e using version 1.0 of
the Epson FX-86e driver, you receive unreadable ("garbage") output if your
printer is in IBM emulation mode.

RESOLUTION
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There are two possible solutions:

- Change DIP switches 1 through 4 on the printer to the OFF position. This
  takes the printer out of IBM emulation mode.

-or-

- Install and use the Epson FX-80 printer driver.


Additional query words: 3rdparty 3.10 3.11 fx86e fx 86e trash

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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