Xref: utzoo comp.sys.mac.hardware:5954 comp.sys.mac.apps:2043
Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!usc!samsung!uunet!dlogics!kam
From: kam@dlogics.COM (Kevin Mitchell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware,comp.sys.mac.apps
Subject: Re: Desk{Jet,Writer} on Macintosh?
Summary: Use the DeskWriter
Message-ID: <665@dlogics.COM>
Date: 19 Oct 90 04:16:20 GMT
References: <3300@uakari.primate.wisc.edu>
Followup-To: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Organization: Datalogics Inc., Chicago
Lines: 32

In article <3300@uakari.primate.wisc.edu>, bin@primate.wisc.edu (Brain in Neutral) writes:
> Is it possible to use Hewlett Packard DeskJet (normal or plus) or DeskWriter
> printers with a Macintosh (in general, but IIsi in particular)?  What does
> one need (besides the printer, obviously).

The DeskJet requires a special driver and is not real fast.

The DeskWriter requires your choice of (1) a DIN-8 printer cable, or (2)
two DIN-8 LocalTalk boxes. The DW interfaces via high-speed serial or LocalTalk
(you can share it between computers). 

The DeskWriter works like a charm with ATM. I use it with the "Use High
Resolution Printer Fonts" box unchecked. If you use ATM, skip installing the
(2 disks of) HP fonts.

Prints listings real nice in 9-point Monaco (Precision Bitmap), or 7 point
courier. 

Only drawback is(was) the water-soluable ink. New non-soluble ink cartridges
are starting to ship.

At $650 (discounted), I'll be surprised if Apple ever sells another ImageWriter
II.

No, I don't work for HP. Just a satisfied customer.


-- 
Kevin A. Mitchell                (312) 266-4485
Datalogics, Inc                  Internet: kam@dlogics.UUCP
441 W. Huron                     UUCP: ..!uunet!dlogics!kam
Chicago, IL  60610               FAX: (312) 266-4473