Re: Imagewriter LQ Questions

["ict@ccess" <gids.rs@sasktel.net>]

On Mar 6, 11:24 pm, "Christopher G. Mason" <c...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> First off, is this printer backwards compatible with the Imagewriter
> (C-Itoh 8510) and Imagewriter II ESC command set? Basically will all
> older Apple II software that can talk to an Imagewriter II work without
> modification with this printer?
>
> More importantly, does anyone have a copy of the Technical Reference
> Manual for this printer? I have the Imagewriter II one as its easily
> found used, but the LQ version seems to be quite rare. Nobody seems to
> have documented its unique ESC sequences either. A PDF would be great as
> this information isn't available online.
>
> The reason I'm asking is that I want to take a crack at adding
> Imagewriter support to GSport. Obviously the Imagewriter has defacto
> Apple II software support, but the LQ also is supported by a GS/OS
> driver that likely supports its higher resolution and color. (Please
> correct me if I'm wrong, I have never used one before, let alone on a IIgs)
>
> I would have considered the current Epson LQ emulation satisfactory for
> IIgs use, but support under GS/OS is lacking. None of the drivers I
> could find support color printing, including Harmonie (where can one
> obtain this program nowadays?). It does work great and in full color in
> The Print Shop GS however.


Found my IWLQ reference card of ESC commands if still needed.

Rob