Microsoft KB Archive/69726

Word 5.50: Support for the ALPS Allegro 500/500XT Printers

PSS ID Number: Q69726 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.00 5.50

MS-DOS

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According to ALPS Technical Support, the Allegro 500 and Allegro 500XT can emulate the Epson LQ2550.

The following is a list of drivers that can be used with this printer. Location on disk refers to the location on the Microsoft Word version 5.50 disks. The PRD files shipped with Word 5.50 are in a compressed format and should be decompressed using the Word Setup program.

To decompress the PRD files, run the Setup program, choose to “Modify an existing copy of Word,” and install the printer described below. It is also possible to manually decompress the PRD file following the instructions on page 67 of Microsoft Word 5.50 “Getting Started” manual. After installing the new driver, start Word, open or begin a new file, and choose File Printer Setup to select the new printer driver.

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

Epson LQ2550 LQ2550.PRD Printers Printers 1

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

If Location on disk is listed as a Kit, call Microsoft Sales Information Center 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):

ALPS Electric Inc. 3553 North First St. San Jose, CA 95134 (800) 825-2577

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