To reproduce: 1. New File 2. Encoding --> ISO 8859-1 3. Enter Test String: "TEST=ÖÄÜ" and select text 4. MIME Tools - Quoted-printable Encode Result: "TEST=3D=C3=96=C3=84=C3=9C" note: utf-8 encoded Expected Result (ISO 8859-1 encoded): "TEST=3D=D6=C4=DC"