Re: DeskwriterC

[GUDATH@EZINFO.VMSMAIL.ETHZ.CH (GUDAT,HENRIK MICHAEL)]

In <DEstsu.1Hq@actrix.gen.nz> dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz writes:

> I believe all DeskWriter models support serial (57600 bps only) and
> LocalTalk.  None have a parallel port.

Yup
 
> > I believe that DeskWriters do not have built in fonts, so 8-bit programs
> > such as AppleWorks will not work.
> 
> I have heard that this is _not_ the case: the printers do have
> built-in fonts, but require an unusual serial connection (57600 bps is
> not a standard speed, but can be achieved with special software on the
> IIgs), making it difficult to use them from 8-bit software, especially
> difficult on a IIe (you would need a Super Serial Card with a
> TurboASB), impossible on a IIc.

There are no built-in fonts in the ...Writer printers - at least that's what
the manual is saying.
When installing the DeskWriter software on a Mac (version 1),
you'll notice lots of scalable fonts in the system folder. Probably to make
good the differences between the ..Jets and the ...Writers.

- henrik

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