Re: [NTLK] new Newton 120 user with newbie questions

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Thu Sep 16 2004 - 16:32:43 PDT


On Thu, Sep 16, 2004 at 11:43:04PM +0200, Boris Herman wrote:
> Printing:
> I presume that, when using a Din8 serial cable I am able to print on
> certain printers. I have a HP LaserJet 4v printer that has a localtalk

I think I remember that the 4v is a PostScript printer, and should work.
I know the 4M does.

> port and an Epson Photo also with Din8 port, could I use any of those

I wouldn't bet on this one working, but it might.

> two? If not, are the scarce options that are available (Personal
> Laserwriter 300 and Stylewriters: I,II,1200,1500,2200,2400,2500). There

Stylewriter I works. I think the II does also. I suspect that the rest
may have problems.

> also is an option 'choose network printer' but I can't imagine what it
> does since I use a serial connection - it doesn't do AppleTalk over it,
> does it? How does one utilize such an option? What printers, other than
> listed, are supported?

The network printer option DOES use Appletalk connections, whether
Ethertalk or Localtalk. Works really spiffy with a Laswerwriter IIg.

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