Microsoft KB Archive/83446

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Windows: Using Identity Module on Epson LQ-1000 Printer

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Q83446

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

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SUMMARY
If you install an Identity Module in the PROM port of an Epson LQ-1000 printer, you cannot print using the LQ-1000 printer driver supplied with Microsoft Windows. Instead, you are limited to text-only printing using the Generic Text printer driver.

MORE INFORMATION
An Identity Module is a small plug-in cartridge available from Epson for installation on their LQ-1000 model printers. It is designed to emulate the Diablo 630 printer, as well as the IBM 5152. Therefore, it limits the LQ-1000 capabilities to text-only printing. This results in a loss of graphics printing capabilities and is most noticeable when attempting to print from Microsoft Windows Paintbrush.

The Identity Module is installed inside the right rear area of the printer through an access door. You can remove this cartridge at any time; however, it should be done while the printer is off.

After removing the cartridge and restoring power to the printer, you can use the LQ-1000 printer driver supplied with the retail package of Windows.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11 eprom

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311