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From: paulw@UTRC1.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Query-Apple Laserwriter and Interleaf WPS
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Date: Sat, 1-Mar-86 02:51:19 EST
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I'm not an expert, but we have two Interleaf stations here where I
work.  I've had a pretty good look at the way the system is set up and
the Interleaf laserprinter appears to have a parallel data connection to
an Imagen Processor model IP/III, in turn, connected to a workstation.

Although the laserwriter and the Interleaf both use Canon printer
engines I think that it would be unreasonable to come up with a
reasonable interface for a laserwriter to Apollo.  That's not to say
that it cold not be done: You would need to get an RS232 connection from
your Apollo to the laserwriter (easy) and then you would need to write
some low level software that could intercept all the Interleaf commands
as they exit the program on their way to the imaginary Imagen
Processor,  interpret the commands and cenvert them to laserwriter
commands.  Fun, eh?

Mind you,  I am making wome assumptions based only on the limited
knowledge that I possess about both Apollos and laserwriters.  Some
other people out here may know more accurate info, and if they pass on a
more hopeful prospect that sounds reasonable, go for it.