Epson FX-286 Prints Page Shifted to the Right in Excel 3.0

ID: Q82342

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you print from Microsoft Excel 3.0 using the Epson FX-286 Printer under Microsoft Windows version 3.1, and you use the center vertically/horizontally options, the page is shifted to the right.

CAUSE

This is a problem with the printer hardware, not Windows 3.1. The Epson printer manual states:


   Position the pin-feed holder midway between the two stops on the
   tractor bar....
 
   (When running the self test) align the left edge of the paper with
   the first black mark on the paper bail.

WORKAROUND

To work around the problem, move the paper in the printer over to the right so that the very edge of the paper lines up with the |1| mark on the paper bail.

CAUTION: This workaround causes the document to print over the perforated edge of the paper when you print from the MS-DOS command line.

MORE INFORMATION

The printer driver in Windows 3.1 does not print the same (left to right) as in Windows 3.0 or in MS-DOS. When printing from MS-DOS, the driver places text right against, but not over, the perforation.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 3rdparty

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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