Microsoft KB Archive/70149

Word 5.50: Support for Star Micronics LaserPrinter IV

PSS ID Number: Q70149 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.00 5.50

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= SUMMARY =

According to the “Operations Manual” for the Star Micronics LaserPrinter IV printer, the LaserPrinter can emulate a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet Series IIP and an Epson FX-850 printer.

The following is a list of drivers that can be used with this printer. Disk location refers to the Word 5.50 program disks. PRD files shipped with Word version 5.50 are in a compressed format. Compressed files cannot be used with Word 5.50. To decompress the files, run Setup, choose “Modify an existing copy of Word,” and install the printer described below. After installing the new driver, start Word, open or create a new file, and choose File Printer Setup (ALT, F, R) to select the new printer driver.

You can also manually decompress the PRD file following the instructions on page 67 of the Word 5.50 “Getting Started” manual. After installing the new driver, start Word, open or create a new file, and select File Printer Setup (ALT, F, R) to select the new printer driver.

Name of Printer Location or Emulation PRD 3.5-Inch Disk 5.25-Inch Disk ————— — ————- ————–

HP LaserJet IIP HPLASER1.PRD Printers Printers 2 EPSON FX-850 EPSONFX.PRD Printers Printers 2

Word version 5.00 PRD files can be installed with Setup or by copying the PRD file into the Word directory.

If the location on disk is listed as a kit, call Microsoft End User Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400 to order the appropriate supplemental printer driver kit.

Microsoft has not tested these emulations and therefore cannot guarantee the results.

Reference(s):

“Star Micronics LaserPrinter IV Operations Manual.” Page 63.

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