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From: Chuck.Fairchild@p18.f519.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Chuck Fairchild)
Newsgroups: comp.text.desktop
Subject: apple laserwriter on pc??
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Date: 22 Sep 90 22:11:09 GMT
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RE: apple laserwriter on pc???

 R-> I'd like to know whether it is possible to print from a PS-2 (or
 R-> similar IBM compatible machine) to an Apple Laserwriter....

 R-> I've seen it done via a TOPS network, but I'm wondering if it
 R-> could be done more directly.

 R-> Thanks

 R-> henderson@cup.portal.com

     I've set an old Laserwriter to run from the COM port of PCs (ZEOS, Compaq and PC XT).  All I had to do was connect the cable, set the com port using MODE, and make sure the Laserwriter was set for the right baud rate.  No sweat, as far as I could tell.  Unless the PS/2 has a weird comm port...


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