Re: Power-adapter for Grappler C/Mac/GS?

[Wayne Stewart <waynes@intergate.ca>]

Mitchell Spector wrote:
> 
> Wayne Stewart <waynes@intergate.ca> wrote:
> 
> >Mitchell Spector wrote:
> >>
> >>     I just picked up an Orange Micro Grappler C/Mac/GS (essentially a
> >> serial to parallel convertor for printers) but just noticed now there's an
> >> input on the side for a power adapter. I'm missing that of course...
> >>
> >>     Question is, what type of adapter does it take? AC or DC, negative
> >> or postive tip, and how many volts?
> >
> >9VDC 200MA
> >Inside tip positive
> 
>     Thanks. I was able to test it over the weekend with a universal adapter.
> It seems to work, by typing 'PR#1' from Applesoft I was able to print text
> to the parallel printer from my old Apple II Plus clone. I'll have to try it
> for fonts and graphics next.
> 
>     How compatible were these adapters for hooking up a IIgs to an inkjet
> or laser printer? I'd imagine it'd be very slow but it might be worth hanging
> on to if it means keeping a slot free from a parallel card.

It's quite some time since I used one. Last time was on a IIc using a
roland 
printer. That was when I decided I needed something more recent than a II+
Maybe someone else has more recent experience.

> >You can download a copy of the manual from my website if you wish
> 
>     Do you have the exact URL? (unless the manual is called "Grappler
> 9 pin", in which case I've already found it).

That's the one