Epson Printer Emulation Modes for Windows (81529)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q81529

SUMMARY

This article provides emulation modes for various Epson printers for use with Microsoft Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

According to Epson technical support, the following emulations should be used:
   Printer                  Emulation
   --------                 ---------
   LQ860                    Epson LQ2500 or LQ2550 (see note below)
   EPL 7500                 Apple LaserWriter II NT/NTX
   EPL 7000                 HP LaserJet IIP
   Action Writer II         HP LaserJet IIP
   Action Writer 2000/2500  Epson LX810
   Action Writer 3000       Epson LQ2500 or Epson LQ510
   Action Writer 3250       Epson LQ570
   Action Writer 4000       Epson LQ510
   Action Writer 4500       Epson LQ570
   Action Writer 5000       Epson LQ570
   Action Writer 5500       Epson LQ570
				
Note: The LQ860 can also emulate the Epson LQ850, LQ950, and LQ1050; however, the color option will not be available.

The Action Writer series printers are 24-pin dot-matrix printers (*9-pin printers). They are basically the same printer as the printer listed in the emulation, but the name has been changed. The Action Writer series printers are sold by large distributors and the LQ/LX series are sold through Epson dealers.

For more information, call Epson technical support.

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

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/19/2005
Keywords:KB81529