Re: LaserJet 4L to IIGS

[kjh52156@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Karen Jen Hu)]

In <3aok9g$6j2@onyx.southwind.net> jherder@onyx.southwind.net (Jay Herder) writes:

>I recently purchased a Pentium to 'augment' my IIGS. I also got an HP  
>LaserJet 4L laser printer. I have connected my modem to both machines 
>with an A/B switch and it works fine. But, trying the same trick with the 
>printer does not.

>What software/hardware will I need to hook up this LaserJet 4L to my IIGS
>and be able to print from Appleworks 3.x, EGOed, etc.? Thank you for your
>time. 

Now, if memory servers me correct (probably doesn't), the 4L comes standard
with a parallel interface, right? Ok, sounds like all you'll need is a
switch box (I think one with 3 36 pin centronics ports will be easiest here)
a parallel interface for the GS...

GS: run the cable from the parallel interface on the GS to the switchbox,
Pentium: run a standard IBM parallel printer cable from your pentium to
         the switchbox.
SwitchBox: get a 36pin -> 36pin centronics cable (The Shack?) and go from
           the switchbox to the 4L.  Easy, eh? Of course.


Now, if you get a switchbox with DB25 ports on it, you will have a hell
of a time getting a cable to go from the GS end to the switchbox.

Of course, this is all assuming that the 4L is a parallel printer.