Epson C40UX printer does not print correctly from a Windows 98 Second Edition virtual machine in Virtual PC for Mac (825406)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 Upgrade
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Home
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

You may experience unexpected behavior when you try to print to an Epson C40UX printer from a Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition virtual machine. For example, you may experience communication errors.

WORKAROUND

You may be able to work around this problem by using the emulated Epson driver. Although the emulated Epson driver does not provide the same features or performance from your Epson C40UX printer, you can print from the Windows 98 Second Edition virtual machine. For more information about how to use emulated printing, see the "Using Emulated Printing" topic in the Virtual PC for Mac online help.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/8/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB825406 kbAudEndUser
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