This article provides a solution to printing to the Portable StyleWriter printer from a PowerBook G3 Series computer.

Symptom

When using the Portable StyleWriter v1.0.1 driver the following occurs

• Only part of the document prints.
• Many lines of "gibberish-text" may print.
• Nothing prints.
• Sometimes a dialog appears stating that the printer cannot be found.

• Portable StyleWriter printer with the Portable StyleWriter 1.0.1 driver.
• PowerBook G3 Series

Update to a newer version of the printer driver called PowerPrint and update to a newer serial-to-parallel cable. Both of these are available from a third-party company called Infowave.

For information on compatibility and how to obtain the PowerPrint driver and cable, please contact Infowave.

This article provides information about a non-Apple product. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

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Note: Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers should not be confused with Macintosh PowerBook G3 computers. Though the names are similar, there are significant differences. For more information differentiating between the computers, read article 24604: " PowerBook G3, G3 Series: Identifying Different Versions "