Re: What printer for Apple //+

[sknkwrks@t-bone.cs.unlv.edu (Scott Alfter)]

In article <CExw81.4oE@csn.org> erik@csn.org (Erik Mugele) writes:
>I got several confusing responses when I posted that I was looking for a
>printer for an Apple //+.  (Actually I just need some questions answered.)
>I am not familiar with and Apple //+ but I am familiar with the macintosh
>line.  Do the printers work the same way ?  Do I have to buy a printer
>made for the Apple?  Or does it work like an Intel box where any old
>serial/prallel printer will work?  Or will any ol' printer work with
>some conversion box between the computer and the printer?  Also what
>kind of connection is on the back of the computer?  MiniDIN8? DB25?
>Please enlighten me... Thanks.

Almost any printer from any company will work with your system...the
only ones I can advise you to avoid would be the StyleWriter and
non-PostScript LaserWriters.  (For that matter, PostScript laaser
printers would probably be a bit of a pain to use on a II Plus, too.)
Once you've picked a printer, check to see what type of port it
uses--serial or parallel.  Once you know what the printer uses, go out
and buy a serial card or parallel card (whatever's appropriate)--like
a DOS box, your II Plus does NOT have any connection for a printer at
all until you buy a card that adds the appropriate type of port.

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