TITLE
    LaserWriter Select Series: Port Illustrations
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5/27/98
5/27/98

TOPIC

    This article contains pictures of the communication ports on LaserWriter Select series printers, along with information on the ports' capabilities. The following models are included:

    • LaserWriter Select 300
    • LaserWriter Select 310
    • LaserWriter Select 360

    DISCUSSION
    LaserWriter Select 300



    The mini DIN-8 connection supports serial communication with only Mac OS compatible computers via a serial Peripheral 8 cable. AppleTalk is not an option with the LaserWriter Select 300. There is no support for communication with DOS/Windows compatible computers.

    LaserWriter Select 310



    The mini DIN-8 connection supports Postscript Level 1 serial communications with only Mac OS compatible computers via a serial Peripheral 8 cable. AppleTalk is not an option with the LaserWriter Select 310. The Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers, using Postscript Level 1. The LaserWriter Select 310 does not support simultaneous communications.

    LaserWriter Select 360



    The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication via LocalTalk connectors to Mac OS compatible computers. The 25-pin connector supports serial communication with DOS/Windows computers. The Configuration Switch allows you to change communication rates and protocols. The Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers. The RJ-11 port is present if the optional LaserWriter Select 360 Fax Card is installed.


Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: LaserWriters
Sub Category: LaserWriter Select 300; LaserWriter Select 310; LaserWriter Select 360

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