Re: DeskwriterC

[mhackett@vaxxine.com (Michael Hackett)]

David Empson <dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz> wrote:

> In article <430i74$f3f@saba.info.ucla.edu>,
> Bryan K. Ogawa <bogawa@cloudburst.seas.ucla.edu> wrote:
> > I believe that DeskWriters do not have built in fonts, so 8-bit programs
> > such as AppleWorks will not work.
>
> I have heard that this is _not_ the case: the printers do have
> built-in fonts, but require an unusual serial connection (57600 bps is
> not a standard speed, but can be achieved with special software on the
> IIgs), making it difficult to use them from 8-bit software, especially
> difficult on a IIe (you would need a Super Serial Card with a
> TurboASB), impossible on a IIc.
>
> I have not actually verified whether DeskWriters have built-in fonts.
> It might only apply to some DeskWriter models.

I haven't verified that it is the case with all models either, but I
have a DW-C and it does have built-in fonts.  However, as David says,
you have to run the serial connection at 57.6K, which isn't available in
any 8-bit programs I am aware of, except ProTerm.

When someone updates the Apple Chooser and/or Net Printer Control Panel
to allow non-Apple printers to be selected for AppleTalk, you should be
able to print to the DW from just about any program that uses the
printing firmware.  It's high on my to-do list, since I want it myself
quite badly, but I've got some other stuff to finish up first.

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