Garbage Output on Epson FX-86e When in IBM Emulation Mode

ID: Q85206

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you print from Microsoft Windows to an Epson FX-86e using version 1.0 of the Epson FX-86e driver, you receive unreadable ("garbage") output if your printer is in IBM emulation mode.

RESOLUTION

There are two possible solutions:

Change DIP switches 1 through 4 on the printer to the OFF position. This takes the printer out of IBM emulation mode.

Install and use the Epson FX-80 printer driver.

Additional query words: 3rdparty 3.10 3.11 fx86e fx 86e trash

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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