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From: John_Norris@cellbio.duke.edu
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Subject: Seriously serial
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Date: 27 Jun 91 21:06:45 GMT
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    I'm looking for a driver to provide a serial-line connection between a Mac
and a Postscript printer. The printer, an NEC 890, is shared by several PC
users, through an automatic serial switch; now one Mac enthusiast is joining
the group.
    The NEC will accept an Appletalk connection, but won't switch automatically
between serial and Appletalk input, like some new models.
We have a few boards that could provide Appletalk functionality for the PCs --
but TOPS software bites wurgleblats with Windows, and Appleshare PC eats too
much conventional memory to be a viable option. We can drop a Phonenet line to
a Laserwriter down the hall, but I'm reluctant to penalize the Mac user for
being smart enough to use the right machine for her needs.
    So ... is there a Postscript driver that directs its output to a selectable
serial port, a la the Imagewriter driver? Would the Personal Laserwriter driver
work? Am I overlooking something obvious?
    All suggestions appreciated.