Re: IIgs printer info.

[joko@well.sf.ca.us (Joe Kohn)]

The keywords to remember when thinking about a new printer is Hewlett-
Packard. I personally am thrilled with the HP LaserJet IIP Plus that I
connected to my GS a few months back, and I know many who have bought HP
DeskJet 500 and connected them to their IIGS.

And, if HP's are too expensive, there are a dozen HP LaserJet clones that
start at a street price of $525. Printers from such major players as Epson,
TI, Okidata can be used in plug and print fashion on the IIGS. So, what are
needed?

If it's a printer with a serial connector, you get a Mac Plus to ImageWriter
I (not IW II) cable. If it's a parallel connection, get a AE Parallel Pro or
a Grappler. Parallel cables are generic and cost less than $10 anywhere.

To print from AppleWorks Classic, just copy the printer codes from the
manual to the custom printer option.

To use with IIGS software, you'll need to purchase a set of printer drivers.
Harmonie from Vitesse or Independance from Seven Hills will do just fine.
With those, you can print from any GS/OS program.

The only limitation in using a HP printer on a IIGS is that with ProDOS-8
software, you'll be limited to text. You won';t be able to print from any
graphics based program, including any version of Print Shop.

With the recent intro of the LaserJet 4, I bet the prices of II and III
series LJ's are going to fall to $500 soon. I paid $755 for mine in October.

Joe Kohn