[G4] Apple laserwriter 8500 and Jaguar

[John McGibney]

on 5/28/03 8:15 AM, Power Macintosh G4 List at G4 at lists.themacintoshguy.com
wrote:

> 
> Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 09:36:22 +0200
> Subject: [G4] Apple laserwriter 8500 and Jaguar
> From: <csean at poc.it>
> Message-ID: <BAFA3396.6414%csean at poc.it>
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have the chance to pick up the behemoth 8500 at a great price, but I
> haven't been able to find any info on whether it's supported in Jaguar.
> 
> The 8500 PPD's got installed with the basic Jaguar install (I'm running
> 10.2.6), so... should I assume (risky) that it works?
> 
> Anyone using an 8500 with Jaguar?
> 
> I probably would've looked at other (smaller!) laser printers, but the price
> is right, especially as it has the Ethernet port.
> 
> Anyone know if TCP/IP printing for multiple Macs and the 8500 would be
> supported under Jaguar?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Chris

I have a G3 equipped 9500 running Jaguar. Its possible on the 8500 but 2
things must be done.
1. buy and install a G3 or G4 processor upgrade.
2. install XPostFacto on your machine (freeware).

Also you'll need lots of ram, 512 or better for optimum performance. And a
hard drive of 4 or more gigs for a roomy install.

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John