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Re: WTB: Imagewriter II



Andrew Vik (vik@haas.berkeley.edu) wrote:

: I'm looking for a used Imagewriter II or LQ that works like it should, 
: preferably with a LocalTalk connector.  If it's true that the LQ does not 
: work with System 7.5.3, then I only want an IW II.

I can't verify it since I still have 7.5.1 on my Powerbook, but I would expect
that 7.5.3 will support an LQ. Even if it doesn't, it'd only take copying the 
chooser extension from 7.5.1 or 7.5 to cure it.

: I would like a LocalTalk connector so I don't have to unplug cables all
: the time or use an A/B switch.  I've got a PowerMac with a modem in the
: serial port and a LaserWriter in the printer port.  I just think I would
: prefer using the chooser to select the printer.  Correct me if I'm wrong.

You'll have to track down a network card for either one. Happily the same card
works in both. I've seen 'em selling in the $45 range in the AOL classifieds.
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Randy Shackelford                                 US Air Force officer
shack@southwind.net                               and Apple aficionado