Panasonic EPL-8541 and EPL-8543 Printers and Windows (86533)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q86533

SUMMARY

The Panasonic EPL-8541 and EPL-8543 printers are not supported under Microsoft Windows. However, Panasonic has a special configuration that may allow these printers to print in Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

The EPL-8541 and EPL-8543 are Panasonic's Color Thermal Transfer printers. The EPL-8541 uses a centronics parallel interface whereas the EPL-8543 uses an RGB video (analog) interface.

There currently are no printer drivers for these printers, and Panasonic recommends that an emulation not be used. Panasonic is working on drivers for these printers, which will be released soon. If you must use Windows to print to these printers, Panasonic has a special configuration that can be obtained by calling Panasonic.

The EPL-8541 and EPL-8543 are manufactured by Panasonic, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB86533
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