Epson Progression Dimensions

EPSON AMERICA, INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
SUBJECT:
MS Windows 3.x Stylus 400/800+/Color Printer Driver problems
using the Progression/Progression4/NX-Epson/Endeavor-WG
Date: 11/5/94 PSB No: PSB S-0181
Page(s): 1 of 2 Originator: DS
This bulletin provides additional information to allow printer driver ver 1.03E for the Stylus 400,
800+ and Color printers to complete the installation process when connected to Epson
Progression/Progression4/NX-Epson and Endeavor-WG computers in the MS Windows 3 .x
environment.
When attempting to install the 1.03E printer driver the following warning message appears:
“This driver cannot he updated because it is currently being used by windows.
Wait until Windows is finished using the driver, and then try again.”
This is caused by a conflict with the Wingine 256 color video driver and the printer installation
process. The following steps will help complete the installation:
1.
Exit Windows to the DOS prompt, C:\>.
2.
Change directories to Windows (Type CD\Windows ) Hit ENTER
3.
At the C:\Windows prompt type SETUP and Hit ENTER.
4.
After the SETUP screen appears, with the UP and DOWN arrows select the
DISPLAY line. Hit ENTER.
5.
A BOX will appear near the bottom of the screen containing video drivers. With
the DOWN ARROW key, move through the drivers and find either a
WINGINE 32k or 64k color driver or select the Windows VGA driver.
Hit ENTER. Hit ENTER two more times to exit SETUP.
6.
Type WIN to load Windows. In the MAIN program group find
CONTROL PANEL and double click. In CONTROL PANEL find PRINTERS
and double click. Continue with the printer installation from here.
7.
After completing the installation, follow steps 1 through 4 to change back to
the Wingine 256 color driver you wish to use.

*NOTE: The latest version, v1.04, of the Stylus Printer Driver, file name STY104.EXE,
is available on the Epson RBBS, resolves the above issue.

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EPSON AMERICA INC.
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Progression Memory Configurations
Date: 06/04/93 PSB No: S-0159
Page(s): 1 of 1 Originator: MWT
This bulletin clarifies the supported memory configurations in the Progression
computer. The following 70ns, 36-bit, fast page mode, gold leaded SlMMs are
supported:
1MB (256KB x 36)
4MB (1MB x 36)
16MB (4MB x 36)
64MB (16MB x 36)
SlMMs must be installed in matching pairs - single SlMMs and mismatched SIMM
pairs are not supported. Single SlMMs can cause a variety of problems, including
(but not limited to) diskette format failures.
The following table describes the only supported memory configurations:
SIMM Socket U11
1MB (256KB x 36)
4MB (1MB x 36)
16MB (4MB x 36)
64MB (16MB x 36)
SIMM Socket U12
1MB (256KB x 36)
4MB (1 MB x 36)
16MB (4MB x 36)
64MB (16MB x 36)
Total Memory
4MB
6MB
12MB
36MB
128MB*
*When populated with two 64MB SIMMs, the soldered base 4MB RAM is disabled.

EPSON AMERICA, INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs
Date: 06/04/93 PSB No: S-0158
Page(s): 1 of 1 Originator: MWT
This bulletin describes the proper method for running any benchmark or diagnostics
programs. This applies to any computer system.
In most cases, the computer should be started using an MS-DOS boot diskette
that’s ‘clean’ -
in other words, one with no CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
The appropriate executable can then be run, either from diskette or hard drive.
There will be some exceptions to the above rule. In attempting to benchmark or
troubleshoot any add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network,
etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. Also, some
programs will require a minimum number of FILES or BUFFERS to be defined in
the CONFIG.SYS file. Such programs will usually display this requirement if they
are run without the necessary CONFIG.SYS file.
For the most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that’s
allowed by the hardware being tested.

EPSON AMERICA. INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Progression/Progression 4 AutoCAD R12 Display Driver Upgrade
Date: 06/04/93
Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: S-0156
Originator: MWT
This bulletin announces the availability of Wingine-enhanced display drivers for
AutoCAD Release 12 on the Epson Progression and Progression 4 computers.
These display list drivers offer increased video performance for AutoCAD R12 in the
DOS environment. These drivers are not necessary if the Windows version of
AutoCAD is being used.
These drivers can be downloaded from the Epson Bulletin Board System (BBS) that
can be reached at [phone]. They are located in a single self-extracting file
(ACAD12WG.EXE) in file library DRIVERS. Once downloaded, extract the files to a
high-density diskette (either 1.2MB or 1.44MB) by entering the command:
ACAD12WG A: or ACAD12WG B:
depending on which disk drive is being used. Then, follow the instructions below to
correctly upgrade the existing AutoCAD installation (AutoCAD must have been
previously installed).
Installation instructions:
Make sure that the installation diskette is write enabled (remove write
sticker on 5.25” diskette, or close window on 3.5” diskette). protection
Change to the floppy drive which contains the display driver diskettes (for example,
A: <ENTER>).
Start the installation process by typing INSTALL <ENTER>.
You will now be prompted to answer several questions. The following are suggested
or default responses.
Please enter your full name > Your Name
Please enter your company > Your Company
Are you using AutoCAD Release 12 (Y/n) > y
For AutoCAD Release 12, we recommend that you install TurboDLDLite into the
AutoCAD DRV directory. Is this OK? (Y/n) > y
Where is AutoCAD R12 installed? > C:\ACAD
Verify: Install TurboDLDLite in C:\ACAD\drv? (Y/n) > y

PSB No: S-0156
Page: 2 of 2
Several files will now be copied onto your hard drive. You will be instructed to start
AutoCAD with the “ACAD -r” command, but this is incorrect; use “ACADR12 -r” or
AutoCAD will not be able to find certain files.
AutoCAD will now display some information about your current configuration, and
prompt you to Press RETURN to continue. Press <ENTER> now. The configuration
menu is now displayed. Select 3 to configure your video display.
Of the available video displays listed, select 11, TurboDLD Lite by Panacea Inc.
A welcome screen will be displayed followed by the “TurboDLD Lite Main Menu”.
Highlight Select Graphics Board/Resolution from this menu and press <ENTER>.
The “Graphics Board Selection Menu” should now be displayed. Highlight Select
Display Graphics Board and press <ENTER>.
The “Select Graphics Board” menu should now be displayed. Highlight either
Wingine VGA or Wingine by Chips and Technology and press <ENTER>.
Wingine VGA supports the following resolutions:
640 by 480 by 16 colors
800 by 600 by 16 colors
1024 by 768 by 16 colors
320 by 200 by 256 colors
640 by 400 by 256 colors
640 by 480 by 256 colors
800 by 600 by 256 colors
Wingine by Chips and Technology supports the following resolutions:
640 by 480 by 256 colors
800 by 600 by 256 colors
1024 by 768 by 256 colors
1280 by 1024 by 256 colors (currently not supported by EPSON)
These resolutions will be displayed in an upcoming screen.
You will now be returned to the “Graphics Board Selection Menu”. Highlight Select
Display Resolution and press <ENTER>.
You will now be able to highlight and select the desired resolution from those
displayed above.
Finally, select Save and Exit from the main menu. AutoCAD will now ask you
several questions before returning to the Configuration menu; choose the defaults.