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From: lim@iris.ucdavis.edu (Lloyd Lim)
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Subject: Re: MacDraft printing problem
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Date: 9 Mar 91 12:42:35 GMT
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In article <1991Mar8.171530.1@csc.anu.edu.au> ndg503@csc.anu.edu.au (Nick Guoth) writes:
>[problems printing with MacDraft 1.2b]
>
>Now, 1.2b worked some time ago, when we had 6.0.4, although I do not
>know if the problems began when the version of the system was upgraded.
>The machines being used are IIcxs (either 4/40 or 2/40) and the 
>LaserWriters are IIs or IINTs. Also when we were running 6.0.4, we
>used the same printer drivers (i.e. 6.0) as we are now.
>
>Could the problem be with the version of the system software and its
>compatability with MacDraft 1.2b? Could it be that when the MacDraft 2.0
>installation occurs (i.e. straight copying floppy -> hard disk) does
>something to the printer driver? Or does this happen if you run 
>MacDraft 2.0?

The MacDraft 2.0 installation doesn't do anything to the print driver or
the System Software.  I believe the current version is 2.1, just for your
information.

MacDraft 1.2b is ancient - it's code hasn't changed for a loooong time.
I would guess that the problem is System Software compatibility.  I would
suggest trying LaserWriter 5.0 or System Software 6.0.4 to see if that works.
You don't have to go through the hassle of reinstalling the system, you can
just boot off a floppy to see if it works.

Disclaimer - Although I'm a former IDD software engineer, I left before
MacDraft 2.x development started.  I can only make educated guesses.

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