Microsoft KB Archive/28019

Printing Problems with Epson Equity Computers

PSS ID Number: Q28019 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

3.x 4.00 5.00 5.50 6.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

This article contains information about reported problems with Word printing in PostScript, as well as other serial printing problems when Word is running on Epson Equity II and III computers.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The problems occur because of the way Epson Equity computers send information through their serial ports. Epson has a BIOS correction for the problem. You can obtain this patch by contacting Epson Technical Support, or by downloading the files from the Epson Technical Support bulletin board. The phone number for the Epson bulletin board is (213) 534-8506. These files are archived under the name SERFIX.ARC; the archived files are SERFIX.COM and SERFIX.DOC.

Another solution that does not require this patch involves using the DOS MODE command to redirect output from LPTx: to COMx: (where LPTx: is some parallel port, and COMx: is COM1: or COM2:, whichever the serial printer is connected to). You can do this by using the following method:


 * 1) Type MODE LPT1:=COM1: at the DOS prompt.
 * 2) Make sure LPT1: is entered in Word’s Print Options “setup:” field. In version 5.50, make sure LPT1: is entered in File Printer Setup “Connect To:” field.

For additional information on using the DOS MODE command, please consult your DOS manual.

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