Re: HP 855C using a Apple IIGS & AppleWorks

[Joe Kohn <jokoNoSpam@crl.com>]

Daniel <cyberdaniel@my-deja.com> wrote:
: Would it be possible to use a
: HP-855C on a Apple IIGS
: using AppleWorks 4 or 5?
: Will I need a printer interface card?
: I have a brand new Grappler+ Card,
: purchased it on ebay.

Any HP brand printer, whether it's a DeskJet or LaserJet, that 
includes support for HP's Printer Control Language (PCL) will work just 
fine on an Apple II.
 
Looking at HP's web site, I see that the DeskJet 855c is a PCL printer, 
so yes, it'll work with AppleWorks. Since it is a Parallel printer, 
you'll need to connect it to the Grappler.

Support for the DeskJet is built into both AW 4.x and 5.x.

In order to use the DJ from GS/OS, you'll need Harmonie, a $20 package 
that includes GS/OS drivers for HP (and other) printers. You'll also 
probably want Pointless, another $20 package, that'll allow you to use 
TrueType fonts with GS/OS.

Both Harmonie and Pointless are available from Shareware Solutions II. To 
order, send checks/money orders in US funds to:

Shareware Solutions II
166 Alpine St
San Rafael, CA 94901

You can read more about Harmonie and Pointless at http://www.crl.com/~joko

Joe