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From: mcvax!aivru.sheffield.ac.uk!chris@uunet.uu.net (Chris Brown)
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Subject: Re: Question about LaserWriter+
Keywords: Hardware
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Date: 5 Apr 89 01:28:47 GMT
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Kerry Duke in v7n191:

> We just borrowed an Apple LaserWriter Plus from another group.  We'd
> like to print out ASCII text with it but we don't have the transcript
> software yet.  Is there a way I can do this until the transcript software
> arrives?

On the standard laserwriter there's a four-way screwdriver-operated switch
next to the input connector. If memory serves me correctly, in the
position marked 'special' it emulates a Diablo 630 daisy wheel printer.

Chris Brown, A.I. Vision Research Unit, Sheffield University 
(chris@aivru.sheffield.ac.uk)