Re: SiPix A6 Portable Printer for IIgs?

[Eric Rucker <bhtooefr@gmail.com>]

On Jul 8, 4:10 pm, pitz <pitz.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I get drastic ideas when I go browsing around my local thrift store.
>
> I bought this:  http://picasaweb.google.com/simplepractices/Posts#5356176024754746674
>
> It's a USB-to-serial adapter for the SiPix A6 printer, which has an 8-
> pin mini-DIN serial connector.  These adapters usually behave as
> straight-through cables.  With the proper 8-pin F-F mini-DIN coupler
> and a cheap standard serial cable (like that used to connect an
> ImageWriter printer), I can connect from my Windows box to my IIgs.
> Total cost is something like $5.
>
> The Windows driver creates a pseudo-COM port and I am able to fire up
> HyperTerminal (maybe even ADTPro) to send data to the IIgs.  I needed
> the latest drivers fromhttp://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31
>
> Which leads to another question -- has anyone tried to use the SiPix
> A6 printer as a simple teletype printer for the IIgs (or IIc with the
> proper mini-DIN to DIN adapter)?  Aside from being a teletype printer,
> does it support other printer codes or page languages similar to other
> printers supported in GS/OS?  It's so cheap now (about $15) to not
> even try...

Looks like it supports a weak form of ESC/P. (That's Epson's protocol.)