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In <3olto9$139h@saba.info.ucla.edu> sergio@newton.mbi.ucla.edu (Sergio Rotstein) writes:

>	My apologies for the crossposting but I'm not sure what the most
>adequate subgroup for my question would be.  

>	I have an Apple Personal LaserWriter SC (which connects to computers
>via SCSI interface only) and I'm trying to hook it up to an Indigo.  The
>"Add Printer" tool allows the specification of SCSI as a connection type but
>the problem is that it doesn't allow me to choose any of the standard printer
>types to go with that connection type (when I choose a printer type from the
>menu, it blanks out SCSI connection type and defaults to Serial Port).  I
>think that means I'm missing some printer description software or printer
>driver but I'm not sure.  Does anybody have any experience using SCSI printers
>with the Indigo?  Am I missing some special software?  If so, does anybody
>know how to obtain the printer driver (as far as I know, apple laserwriters
>only come with printer software for Mac's).  I would appreciate any help
>or advice you might provide.

That configuration option was intended for specific SCSI printers supported
under Impressario, ie. Kodak XL7700.  Without the appropriate SCSI drivers,
it probably won't work.  Choosing the serial or parallel interface is the
best option.

>I would appreciate also, if replies could be directed to my personal e-mail
>account, which is sergio@newton.mbi.ucla.edu.

>Thank you very much for your attention.

>Sergio H. Rotstein.

					- Gary M. Lin
					glin@csd.sgi.com