Microsoft KB Archive/60105

Excel For OS/2: EPSON.PRD Shows Three Different Names PSS ID Number: Q60105 Article last modified on 06-23-1993 PSS database name: W_eXceL

2.20

OS/2

Question:

When I installed Excel for OS/2, I chose a LaserJet Series II and an Epson FX-85. I chose the Epson driver provided with Excel both times, yet when I check Printer Connections, the name of the driver for the LaserJet is different from the name of the driver used by the Epson. Why?

Response:

The Epson driver supplied with Excel for OS/2 Version 2.20 is composed of three parts. Each part supports one of the three types of printers supported by the Epson driver. You will see a different driver name listed for each portion, even though the same file, EPSON.DRV, provides the printer support.

You should see the following driver and printer combinations:

Printer Driver ——- ——

Epson dot-matrix printers EPSON.FX-850 Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJets EPSON.EPL-6000 IBM Proprinters (4201) EPSON.9-pin 80 Col

To check the current printer driver selection, do the following:

Under OS/2 1.10

 * 1) Open the Control Panel.
 * 2) Choose Printer Connections from the Setup menu.
 * 3) Highlight the printer that you want to check.
 * 4) Choose the Drivers button.

The current driver selection will be highlighted.

Under OS/2 1.20

 * 1) Open the Print Manager.
 * 2) Choose Printers from the Setup Menu.
 * 3) Select the Change button.

The current driver selection will be highlighted.

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