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Re: Connecting a printer via ethernet

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From: Jim Mercer
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1992 00:29
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In article <1996@isgtec.UUCP> bmw@isgtec.uucp (Bruce M. Walker) writes:
>In article <9202141906.AA04575@moore.com> paul@moore.com (Paul Maclauchlan) writes:
>> I noticed in PC Magazine(!) that the new Hewlett Packard LaserJet IIISi
>> has an optional ethernet interface.  I assume that means the printer
>> can be connected on a network just like a workstation.
>
>BTW, there are little boxes that talk TCP/IP/lpr and have a parallel
>port on them to connect to your laser; check out the Microplex M200.
>Microplex's phone is 604-875-1462, and their email: info@microplex.com.
>[I don't have one, so I can't give testimonials ...]

or you could use an old PC/XT running KA9Q.

but then, you never heard me say that, did you.  8^)

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From: merce@iguana.uucp (Jim Mercer)
Subject: Re: Connecting a printer via ethernet
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 92 00:29:15 GMT