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Subject: Re: Can I use ImageWriter II with a PC?
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Date: Wed, 4-Mar-87 23:57:44 EST
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Summary: INMAC sells a cable.

Imagewriters are serial printers which can be used with any RS-232 serial
device.  No special software is needed.

If a program always sends its output to a parallel printer, you must
issue the appropriate DOS  MODE commands to:

   1.  Configure the serial port to match the Imagewriter's DIP-switch
       settings.
 
   2. Redirect the printer output from a parallel port to the serial port. 

INMAC (phone (408) 737-7777 or other U.S. branch) sells a cable to connect
an Imagewriter II (with the 8-pin mini-DIN connector) to IBM PC's (or
compatibles). Catalog #745-4, $27.00

This cable comes with a male DB-25 connector on the IBM end,
so a gender changer or a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter cable may also be needed
depending on the type of connector on the serial port.

Al Stangenberger
Forestry
Univ. of Calif. Berkeley