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The following information appears in documentation accompanying Newton Print Pack 2.0.
DISCUSSION
Using the Newton Print Pack The Newton Print Pack allows you to connect your Newton device to a variety of printers that are configured to work with MS-DOS and Windows-based computers. These printers include ink jet, laser, dot-matrix, and thermal printers. Installing the Software on Your Newton Device You need to install the software from the Macintosh or PC floppy disk on your Newton device before you can print from your Newton device on a parallel printer. To install the software, you need to use connectivity software, such as the Newton Connection Utilities, that came with your Newton device. For more information, see the documentation that came with your connectivity software. Note: If you have a PC-compatible computer, you also need a 9- or 25-pin to DIN-8 serial cable. Connecting Your Newton Device to a Parallel Printer You use the cable that came with the Newton Print Pack to connect your Newton device to a parallel printer. To determine which printer driver to use with your printer, see the section, "Print Pack Compatibility List." If your printer is not listed, you will not be able to print from your Newton device to the printer. 1) Make sure you have installed the Newton Print Pack software on your Newton device. See the earlier section, "Installing the Software on Your Newton Device." 2) Turn off the printer. 3) Connect the parallel end of the cable to the appropriate port on your printer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. 4) Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on your Newton device. If you have a Newton Interconnect port, attach the Newton Serial Adapter to the serial end of the cable, then plug the adapter with the cable attached into the Newton Interconnect port on your Newton device. 5) Turn on the printer. Printing When you are ready to print, follow these steps: 1) Make sure you have properly connected your Newton device to the printer and turned both on. See the earlier section, "Connecting Your Newton Device to a Parallel Printer." 2) On your Newton device, go to the item you want to print. If you want to print multiple items in an application, press or tap Overview, then tap the checkbox next to each item you want to print. 3) Tap the Routing button and in the list that appears, tap Print. A print routing slip appears. 4 )Tap Printer and in the pop-up list that appears, tap the desired printer. For information on which printer driver to select, look for your printer in the next section, "Print Pack Compatibility List." If your printer is not listed, you will not be able to print from your Newton device to the printer. NOTE: The HP LaserJet and HP LaserJet II printer drivers are functionally identical. If your printer is listed as being used with the "HP LaserJet II," select the printer driver "HP LaserJet" in the printing options slip on your Newton device. 5) Tap Print and in the pop-up list, tap Now. For more information on compatible printers checkout the following TIL articles: |
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| Product Area: | Newton |
| Category: | Apple MessagePad |
| Sub Category: | General Topics |
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