Epson FX-1180 User Manual page 143

The printer prints strange symbols, incorrect fonts, or other
inappropriate characters.
Cause
Your printer and computer
are not communicating
correctly.
The wrong character table is
selected in your software.
The printer you want to use is
not selected in your software
Your application software is
not configured correctly for
your printer.
Software settings override
settings you make using the
default-setting mode, EPSON
Remote!, or the control panel
buttons.
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Troubleshooting
What to do
Make sure that you use the correct
interface cable and that the
communications protocol is correct.
See page 1-11 and your computer
documentation. If you installed an
optional serial interface card, also see
page A-25.
Select the correct character table using
your software, the default-setting
mode, or the EPSON Remote! utility.
The character table setting in your
software overrides settings made in the
default-setting mode or EPSON
Remote!.
Choose the correct printer from the
Windows desktop or in your
application before printing.
Make sure that your application
software is configured correctly for
your printer. See your application
documentation. If necessary, install or
reinstall the printer driver software as
described in Chapter 2.
Use your application software to select
the font.