Re: New Epson Printer Compatability?

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Bill Yarroch <wlyarroc@mtu.edu> wrote:

> Epson now has a Color Stylus 800 printer (around $350) that has optional
> (more money) Postscript L2 and Localtalk.
> 
> Assuming the Postscript and Localtalk were purchased with the printer,
> would I be able to print to the Stylus 800 using the networked Laserwriter
> drivers in GSOS 6.01?  Or am I just dreaming?

In theory, this should work.  I haven't tried an Epson Stylus, but I
have successfully printed from my IIgs to my HP LaserJet 6MP (also
Postscript Level 2), which I'm mostly using from my Mac.

The main areas you are going to run into problems:

- Fonts may not print properly unless you limit yourself to the ones
supported by both the Epson and Apple's laser printers (hence known by
the LaserWriter driver).

- I had trouble with the ImageWriter emulator.  You may find that you
can only print from GS/OS programs.

- Colour support will be nonexistant.

I haven't tried any of this recently, so the details are a little hazy.

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David Empson
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