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From: sloan@tel.inrs.CDN (David Sloan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: AppleTalk
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Date: 5 Jan 89 04:56:00 GMT
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Yes you can connect Apple Talk to the II GS (although I have no personal 
experience). The same communications controller chip which controls the printer
and modem ports can also be used for AppleTalk (although only 2 out of the 3
can be active at one time). The first step is to buy an AppleTalk Connector Kit
(or borrow one from the Mac for testing). Next, configure slot 7 for the
built-in AppleTalk option using the control panel. The last step will depend
on the software package that you are using. For example, with AppleWorks GS
you select Choose Printer from the File menu, enable AppleTalk and select
the printer type (ImageWriter, LaserWriter, etc.). For LaserWriter access
the Macs download a file called LaserPrep (a set of PostScript commands
which allow the printer to operate). The Apple IIGS version of this file
must be compatible with the Mac version to avoid problems.

   David