Re: Connecting ImageWriter II to IBM

[mspaeth@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Wayne Gretzky)]

In article <1993Sep21.042727.11799@muug.mb.ca> gfavelle@muug.mb.ca (Gord Favelle) writes:
>I've been successful in connecting my XT laptop to my Imagewriter II (sans
>Windows of course) with the following:
>
>com1 -> DB9 to DB25 converter -> null modem connector -> handshaking gs (or
>Mac) modem cable -> Imagewriter II
>

I do this a much simpler way (only cost $14 extra, no less...)

COM2 -=> DB25 to Mini8F converter with built in null modem and wired to do the
GS's fake HWHSK (that's the $14 part) -=> GS to IWII cable

if anyone really cares.  I got the DB25 to Mini8F from CablePro in cleveland
(I just told 'em what I wanted, and they made it) and I could probably still
find their # if anyone wants it...

BTW> I use the same connector w/ my GS-=> HWHSK modem and GS -=> HP48 cables
also...

>Also I have the batch command:
>
>mode com1:9600,n,8,1,p
>mode lpt1=com1
>
>The cable MUST be a handshaking cable, or you must set up software
>handshaking.  I found it easier to use a handshaking cable (the same cable
>I use for a highspeed modem to my gs).
>
>Good luck


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