According to the HP website, you can't make a 4 work with a Mac
reasonably. You need to purchase specific hardware, most of which is
discontinued. I have one that we are giving up on for Mac networking.
Anyone want it?
>
>The "M" ones have a serial port - I have a 5MP, but be careful about
>the ones without an M. There may not be a driver for the Mac if you
>wanted to go the Ethernet route. Best to check HP's site for the
>printer you have in mind. I have a LaserJet 6L at work (for the PCs)
>and there is no Mac driver. However, the 6M/6MP do have Mac drivers
>(and serial ports).
>
>If you're planning on the Ethernet route, some printers have the option
>to add the JetDirect card in, some don't. For my 5MP, I bought an
>AsanteTalk unit (serial in/Ethernet out), and used this to put the
>printer on the network. The 5MP and 6MP have infrared, so if you were
>looking to print from the Newt, you can with these printers.
>
>- Dave
>On Sunday, January 5, 2003, at 04:03 AM, Robert Benschop wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm looking for a reasonably prices Laser printer and saw a HP 4+ plus
>> for a
>> good price, but found a website that states that only the 4M/4M+ are
>> compatible with a Mac.
>> My guess is that they just mean that it has a serial port and will use
>> it
>> over Ethernet anyway. (my Macs don't have serial)
>>
>> snip
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