Re: [NTLK] Connection options

From: Laurent Daudelin (laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com)
Date: Fri May 16 2003 - 13:42:22 PDT


On 16/05/03 16:38, "Rich Oliver" <rich_at_mtgapmac.com> wrote:

> OK....
>
> That is, I believe, a LocalTalk/AppleTalk cable. You need a printer cable,
> which you should be able to get from an OfficeDepot or the like. Ask for an
> Apple printer cable, for an ImageWriter, or StyleWriter. If it's from Apple,
> it will have an Apple symbol on both ends; if it's from Belkin, the part
> number should be F2V024-06, or it should have an IMG-II tag wrapped around
> the cable.
>
> Rich

A LocalTalk cable won't plug into a DIN serial port. The pinout is not the
same even though the connector looks the same.

-Laurent.

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