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Q86703: NEC PCP Emulation-Switching Software and Windows 3.1

Article: Q86703
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 3.1 
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SUMMARY
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The NEC PCP (Printer Control Panel Automatic Emulation Switching) version 2.2
software that ships with all NEC Silentwriter printers may cause problems when
it is used with Microsoft Windows version 3.1. Reported problems include
incorrect emulation switching and general protection (GP) faults.

MORE INFORMATION
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NOTE: The following information was taken from the NEC bulletin board service
(BBS).

A revision of the Printer Control Panel Automatic Emulation Switching software
(shipped with all Silentwriter Page Printers) is now available to correct
problems encountered while running this package with Microsoft Windows 3.1.

The revised product, version 2.3, will begin shipping with all Silentwriters in
the near future. Current owners may receive a new copy of PCP by calling
1-800-995-6487 from 8A to 8P Eastern Daylight time Monday through Friday.
Silentwriter owners who purchased their printer after January 1, 1992 will
receive this upgrade free of charge. Silentwriter owners who purchased their
printers before January 1, 1992 will be charged a $15.00 handling and shipping
fee. The software upgrade center will accept popular credit cards or a check by
mail. Mailing address is:

  NEC Redemption Center
  P.O. Box 3503,
  Wallingford, CT 06494

The upgrade package includes installation instructions, and also revised .WPD
files for Silentwriter Model 95 usage with Windows 3.1. This 800 number is for
SOFTWARE UPGRADES only, and is not a technical support center.

REFERENCES
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NEC BBS: (508) 635-4706

Additional query words: gpf II LC-890 90 95 PSCRIPT.DRV N95_2010.WPD N2090522.WPD Silentwriter2 N2290520.WPD 290 N2990523.WPD 990 NCM40519.WPD Colormate PS/40 NCM80519.WPD PS/80 N890_470.WPD LC890 N890X505.WPD LC890XL w4wprint error

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1

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