Microsoft KB Archive/81529

= Epson Printer Emulation Modes for Windows =

Article ID: 81529

Article Last Modified on 7/19/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 3.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 3.1 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 3.11 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q81529





SUMMARY
This article provides emulation modes for various Epson printers for use with Microsoft Windows.



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

Keywords: KB81529

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