Microsoft KB Archive/59617

Using an Epson FX-850 Printer with Word 5.00

PSS ID Number: Q59617 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.00

MS-DOS

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The Epson FX-850 uses a Select Type selection panel to change font styles or sizes. This panel is not reset with the normal Epson reset sequence that Word sends via the PRD file. Word may not print correctly if something other than Draft and 10 CPI are selected on this panel. This includes setting Condensed on the printer’s panel. Underlining or justified text may not print correctly.

To ensure proper printing, set the Select Type to Draft and 10 CPI on the printer’s panel or alter byte:0 in the EPSONFX.PRD file.

To alter the EPSONFX.PRD, use the MAKEPRD utility that comes with Word 5.00.

In the PRD file, modify the following line

byte:0 mod:0 “[@[t^A”

to read as follows:

byte:0 mod:0 “[@[tAR[P[x0”

Note: “0” is a zero, not the letter “O”.

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