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If a user has a single Macintosh and a LaserWriter, is it necessary to connect the two using LocalTalk connectors, or would a serial connection like the Peripheral 8 cable work? Would there be any drawbacks to this?
DISCUSSION It is possible to connect a Macintosh to a LaserWriter and print using a serial cable in many instances, but Apple recommends the use of properly terminated LocalTalk cabling to ensure a working connection. The RS-422 (serial) port on LaserWriters manufactured after the LaserWriter Plus is normally used for LocalTalk and can be identified by its mini-circular 8 port. Here is a partial list of LaserWriter printers Apple supports using a Peripheral 8 serial cable. LaserWriter Pro 600 LaserWriter Pro 630 LaserWriter Pro 810 LaserWriter Select 300 LaserWriter Select 310 (This print only supports a Macintosh serial cable) LaserWriter Select 360 Personal LaserWriter LS Personal LaserWriter 300 LaserWriter 4/600 PS LaserWriter 16/600 PS Consult your LaserWriter User's Guide, it contains connection instructions. If your LaserWriter printer supports serial printing, instructions are provided. The one drawback to a serial connection on LaserWriter printers designed for LocalTalk is that you lose access to other network services since the LocalTalk port is being used by the serial cable. Note: Reference the User's Guide for correct printer port settings. You may have to change the pushwheel number or the dip switches. The finished goods part number for the Peripheral 8 serial cable is M0197, the service part number is 590-0522. |
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| Product Area: | Printers |
| Category: | LaserWriters |
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