[X4U] Print Server

Vince Lewis vplewis at mac.com
Tue Feb 8 07:03:44 PST 2005


On Feb 8, 2005, at 12:30 AM, Ian Fleming wrote:

> I am going finally to upgrade from my Beige G3 266 to
> a Mac mini.
> In order to use my Laserwriter Select 360 I was going
> to use the G3 as a print server under OS9.2.2. and
> connect the two Macs via my router as a hub.
> Will OSX find my Laserwriter on my G3 OK via
> appletalk?
> Ian
> This way I keep my monitor and printer,sadly Quark
> presents a larger problem financially.!!

Ian,
This will work fine--I use a PPC 7500 do do the same thing-- just make 
sure you have the "LocalTalk Bridge" Control Panel installed on the OS 
9 computer. Also, you can use Timbuktu Pro or a VNC combo to control 
the G3.
ciao,
Vince
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