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From: bradr@tekig5.PEN.TEK.COM (Bradley D Reed)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers,pdx.computing,tek.general,tek.hardware,tek.wanted,comp.periphs,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware,comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Wanted: Info on upgrading EPROMS in Epson FX80 - Aftermarket EPROMS?
Keywords: Epson, FX80
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Date: 25 Apr 91 20:45:32 GMT
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I am using an Epson FX80 with an IBM AT and would like to be able to print
those "funny" characters with the Print Screen key.  

I have seen reference to "Dresselhaus's replacement ROMs" which provide 
"FX86e functionality".  I assume that this includes "IBM printer emulation".  
Could someone please tell me more?  

In the March 1991 issue of Computer shopper, Central Computer Products 
lists "Dots Perfect(Epson MX, FX, RX, JX Upgrade Chip)...$69".  Does anyone
know anything about this?  A magazine review or article would also be nice.

As an alternative, how about a program to download the "IBM" character set
into the FX80?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Brad Reed
Tektronix
P.O. Box 500 M/S 39-122
Beaverton, OR 97077-0001
(503) 627-6947 Work
(503) 627-5558 FAX
(206) 694-7916 Home 
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