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From: barry@wolman1.prime.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: mac, Oki 390 (was Re: mac, HP Deskj
Message-ID: <160700061@wolman1>
Date: 8 Sep 89 21:15:00 GMT
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Nf-From: wolman1.prime.com!barry    Sep  8 17:15:00 1989


Any of the Epson LQ drivers should work with any printer that *exactly*
emulates an Epson LQ (similarly for Epson FX and printers compatible
with it).  I've tried (for a weekend) an Okidata that was compatible
with an Epson FX and had no problems at all.  The driver couldn't tell
it wasn't talking to an Epson.  Unless there is something wrong with the
LQ emulation, I see no reason why either the GDT Print-Link driver or
the Epson LQ Software for the Macintosh driver won't work (I've tried
both of these drivers with an Epson LQ and a NEC LQ compatible).  You'll
still need the Grappler to act as a serial to parallel converter unless
you get a separate converter or install a serial board in the printer. 

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