[G4] printer networking question

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I don't think the LaserWriter II has any kind of Ethernet connection--they used the old Appletalk boxes that daisy-chained to the serial ports of various Macs and then the printer.  Unless the GS (sounds like an Apple IIgs computer) has an AAUI connector that will take a transceiver with an Ethernet port.  At any rate, that's a really old laser printer.  You should replace it.  Any network that only talks to its printer with an Ethernet address will not talk to an AppleTalk only printer.

You could try an HP External JetDirect if the printer has a parallel port.  The JetDirect would provide the Ethernet address.  But there again you're gonna spend $150-$250.  And then the Jet Direct may not support that model.  

Best advice--Get another networkable laser printer.

Nate
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Richard Northouse" <rnorthouse at wi.rr.com>
> Jack,
> 
> What type of network -- mac or pc.  If it is a pc network, Windows does not
> like Appletalk, which I believe you will need to communicate to the
> Laserwriter.  There is a commerical product called MacLan which can be run
> on a Windows network, permitting a pc and other computers to see an
> Appletalk device  -- computer or printer.
> 
> However, MacLan costs about $200, which is more than the cost of a new
> printer!!!
> 
> Rich
> 
> 
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> Subject: [G4] printer networking question
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am attempting to get my Mac Quicksilver which is
> running tiger and is located in my classroom to
> connect to my Laserwriter IIGS printer via the school
> network.  The computer sees the various printers
> throughout the school connected to the network, but it
> does not recognize my classroon laserwriter.  Any
> suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jack Law
> jlaw51 at verizon.net
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