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| DATE | Sep 18, 1998 |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Should I buy an iMac
No Wonder User - Sep 18, 1998 - 5:41 pm
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: No Problem
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RAM: Not related
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: Not related
Description:
I am impressed by the iMac but am concerned by the apparent lack of peripheral connectivity. I currently have a 486 PC notebook, and no other computer hardware worth keeping. I need to get a (hopefully inexpensive) laserjet type printer which will work with the 486 and also with my new computer (as yet not purchased). I also need to be able to use floppies with the new computer. I have found that for about $160 I can take care of the floppy problem with the iMac (using the Superdisk). No one has been able to help me with the laser jet problem - can you tell me how to get the iMac to talk to a currently available low end laserjet?
Thanks!
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Problem: No Problem
Computer Type:
Model:
RAM: Not related
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: Not related
Description:
I am impressed by the iMac but am concerned by the apparent lack of peripheral connectivity. I currently have a 486 PC notebook, and no other computer hardware worth keeping. I need to get a (hopefully inexpensive) laserjet type printer which will work with the 486 and also with my new computer (as yet not purchased). I also need to be able to use floppies with the new computer. I have found that for about $160 I can take care of the floppy problem with the iMac (using the Superdisk). No one has been able to help me with the laser jet problem - can you tell me how to get the iMac to talk to a currently available low end laserjet?
Thanks!
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No Wonder Tech - Sep 19, 1998 - 9:27 am
Eric,
As usual there are many solutions to this problem. One is to get a laserjet
that allows connection to an ethernet. Simply connect everything to a hub and
get the appropriate software and start printing. However, don't expect to do
this with the "low end" printers.
Next you may wish to try a product called "DAVE" (http://www.thursby.com/).
DAVE is a Macintosh/Wintel communication tool. I have used it very successfully
for file sharing. Thursby Software claims it will all so support printing to any
shared postscript printer (I personally have not tried this).
Good Luck,
Mark Nettleingham
As usual there are many solutions to this problem. One is to get a laserjet
that allows connection to an ethernet. Simply connect everything to a hub and
get the appropriate software and start printing. However, don't expect to do
this with the "low end" printers.
Next you may wish to try a product called "DAVE" (http://www.thursby.com/).
DAVE is a Macintosh/Wintel communication tool. I have used it very successfully
for file sharing. Thursby Software claims it will all so support printing to any
shared postscript printer (I personally have not tried this).
Good Luck,
Mark Nettleingham
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