Re: [NTLK] Print Pack

On Sep 27, 2006, at 10:20 PM, Andrei Chichak wrote:

> On 9/27/2006 9:25:39 PM, Colin Pate (pate.colin@gmail.com) wrote:
>> Is it possible to make a serial to parallel connector cable, like the
>> print
>> pack? And if so, where are instructions on doing so?
>
> No, I don't think so. The print pack thingies (as well as the GDT
> powerprint thingies) converted Appletalk into parallel.
<snip>

Really? I don't think that's right? Isn't it just a straight up
serial to parallel convertor with a buffer in it? I don't think
these devices did "appletalk"?

I am all ears though.
Marty

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