Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!casbah.acns.nwu.edu!uicvm.uic.edu!u12570 Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago Date: Thursday, 25 Apr 1991 14:04:45 CDT From: Ed Garay Message-ID: <91115.140445U12570@uicvm.uic.edu> Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers Subject: Re: LaserJet IIIsi Network Interface -- Call HP with opinions! Distribution: usa References: <1991Apr19.183724.9785@amd.com> remaker@icarus.amd.com (Phillip Remaker) writes: > ...stuff deleted... >The ethernet interface is disappointing, since it only speaks to >Novell and 3Com. I called HP and they say that the next supported platform >will be the Apple Macintosh via appletalk/ethertalk. > >Since I am from a Unix shop, I am shut out. I understand the thrust >is to get the high volume PC market, so I cannot blame them. I also would like to see an Ethernet interface for the LaserJet IIISi so that it can be connected directly to TCP/IP. I have heard that HP is working on such an interface board. Also, I have been told, that a third party company called XYplex has an external box that essentially does the same thing; but no one can tell me yet how to contact them (??). >So, if you are like me and would like to see Unix/lpr support on the >LaserJet IIIsi, call the HP-printer pre-sales technical assistance phone >at 1-800-752-0900 and ask them when the IIIsi will support printing for >Unix platforms over ethernet. Good idea, Let's call them. We need this connectivity. --- Ed Garay "When will HP start selling the LaserJet IIIP? hmmm..."