Windows and Epson MX-80, FX-80, RX-80, MX-100 (67504)


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 Q67504

SUMMARY

The Epson Series-80, the FX, RX, and MX (older versions) may not print correctly with Microsoft Windows without a ROM upgrade, which is available from Epson.

To test to see if your Epson printer needs this ROM upgrade, do the following:
  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Turn the printer back on while holding down the line feed button.
  3. The printer will begin to do a self test. If the printer keeps printing after three to four lines, you need the graphics upgrade. If it stops, you already have the upgrade installed, or you have a newer printer with the ROM upgrade built in.

MORE INFORMATION

The upgrade is called Dots Perfect; it is a chip that fits on the printer board.

To order Dots Perfect, contact Epson.

You will need to specify your printer model and type because there is a different chip for each model. This chip will also allow your printer to print graphics.

For more information about the Epson 9-pin series printers, query on the following words:

Epson and MX and Series and Firmware and Requirements and Windows

The Epson products included here are manufactured by 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:KB67504
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