Re: Can I print with this setup (thru Appletalk) from GS?

["Charles Stephens" <charles_stephens@hotmail.com>]

You would need a driver for the GS.  It is not impossible, but very, very
difficult:

1. You need to know how to communicate to the printer.  This is the hardest
part, since most printer(exceptions: Postscript and PCL) languages are
proprietary.
2. Write the driver.  The GS supports a somewhat modern print engine.  You
basically rasterize Quickdraw II commands or translate them.

It is probably easier to find a used LaserWriter II and hook it up the
localtalk network directly, that way no Mac is involved.

cfs

"Blake Patterson" <blake@blakespot.com> wrote in message
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> I have a IIgs that is tied to my b&w G3 400 Mac.  Have an AppleTalk
> (localtalk) connection that works.  I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 on
> the Mac (USB port).  Can I do an AppleTalk print "thru" the Mac to the
> Epson via AppleTalk?
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> In case you are wondering (USB + Serial????) I put a "Gee Three"
> Stealth Serial Port adapter in the Mac giving it a 100% authentic,
> oldschool serial port.  Works great.
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