Microsoft KB Archive/82497

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Epson Clone Printers Print Unreadable Characters

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Q82497

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

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SYMPTOMS
Some Epson clone printers may print unreadable characters or garbled text. For example, when printing with the Epson Homewriter 10 under the Microsoft Windows with the model type set to an Epson FX 86e, unreadable characters are printed at the start of each line.

WORKAROUND
If this problem is occurring, in addition to checking the printer DIP- switch settings, set the printer model type to an Epson FX 80 or Epson FX 85.

STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin310 kbWin311