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Modern printing solutions for the Lisa?
andrew:
--- Quote from: Lisa2 on February 21, 2024, 06:12:39 pm ---So, you want "straightforward" and "modern" solution, but also "cheaper" too?
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I mean I realize there's no silver bullet here nor do I mean to complain; some sacrifice must be made whether it's convenience or price. It would be nice to actually have a need for a parallel port card; I might as well take advantage of the Lisa's expandability if I have an opportunity to.
Lisa2:
I have ordered one of the NewPrint devices and once I receive it, I will test it out.
Like James had pointed out, this may work as a "modern" output solution for older versions of the LOS that may only support par-port printers.
While the NewPrint will not work with Macintosh serial ports, it should work with MacWorks on Lisa, as there is a utility to add a par-port driver to MacWorks (called "Parallel Port Install").
Rick
compu_85:
--- Quote from: Lisa2 on February 21, 2024, 11:31:43 am ---The original Apple LaserWriter did offer ImageWriter emulation, when connected via it's serial port, and later Apple shipped a Postscript based ImageWriter emulator for localtalk connected LaserWriters with GS-OS for the Apple IIgs.
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Have you gotten this to work? I've tried a few times with my LaseWriter, and while the emulation loads it does not actually print ImageWriter data.
-J
stepleton:
--- Quote from: Lisa2 on February 21, 2024, 09:29:54 pm ---older versions of the LOS that may only support par-port printers.
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LOS 1.0 will work with an ImageWriter over serial, FWIW. Maybe there are developmental versions that don't? (I've never seen a pre-1.0 version of LOS.)
Lisa2:
--- Quote from: compu_85 on February 22, 2024, 12:38:27 pm ---
--- Quote from: Lisa2 on February 21, 2024, 11:31:43 am ---The original Apple LaserWriter did offer ImageWriter emulation, when connected via it's serial port, and later Apple shipped a Postscript based ImageWriter emulator for localtalk connected LaserWriters with GS-OS for the Apple IIgs.
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Have you gotten this to work? I've tried a few times with my LaseWriter, and while the emulation loads it does not actually print ImageWriter data.
-J
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I don't have a LaserWriter now, but back in the 1980's I did use the LaserWriter emulation mode and it worked, but I realize it was the built-in Diablo 630 emulation and not a ImageWriter emulation.
AFAIK, the PS ImageWriter download that was included with GSOS only worked over LocalTalk, and would not be much help for LOS..
Rick
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