On Wednesday 25 December 2002 22:42, Victor Rehorst wrote:
> Karel Jansens wrote:
> > I can get a JetDirect card with Localtalk interface for my HP LaserJet
> > 4 (the type # is J413B301A1). Would this card allow me to print
> > directly from my Newton MP 2k1 to the LaserJet?
>
> Depends on what you mean by print directly. If you want to use
> Ethernet, then yes - get the JetDirect, install it, enable AppleTalk,
> and then your Newton should be able to sense the printer on the network.
> (Set your Newton to use the Ethernet card for AppleTalk first!)
>
> You can also print directly to it via a Mac printer cable. I don't
> recall if LJ4s come with an AppleTalk port built-in or if it's on the
> JetDirect card. In this case, turn on AppleTalk on the printer and set
> your Newton to use LocalTalk.
Thanks.
The JetDirect card comes with an AppleTalk port. Only the LaserJet 4M came
with a LocalTalk port built in, but then that model was made for the Apple
market.
I was specifically looking for a way to print without using the pc as an
intermediary. While linux provides me with beautiful printouts, I have
found myself in the situation where I use my Newton more often than my pc,
and sometimes it's somewhat of a hassle to boot up and wait for the
ethertalk daemon to go through its paces. The JetDirect card is actually
cheaper than a Printpack cable, and if I can find it, I might add a
PostScript cartridge to the printer as well. I'll probably sell my pc
after that [G].
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