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Scott Perry <scottgperry@hotmail.com> wrote:

> PC guy needs MAC Expert Help...
> 
> Bought a new PowerMac G3 for the art department.  They have two printers
> for this unit:
> 1.  Epson 600 color printer
> 2.  LaserWriter Select laser printer
> 
> I have to hook both of these up to the G3.  Having major trouble.  The
> LaserWriter only wants to run on an AppleTalk network, while the epson
> only wants to be a parallel printer.  I have either got to get the Epson
> working as an Appletalk printer, or get a cable that will convert the
> Laserwriter over to a parallel printer and use a Belkin AB switch.  I
> have tried to use an Appletalk network connection for the Epson but it
> won't work.  Can't find an Apple connector to Centronix port convertor
> in order to make it a parrallel..
> 
> Got any ideas?  Please email to scottgperry@hotmail.com
> 
> I will be eternally greatful.  Tired of working Saturdays!
> 
> btw...I LOVE this MAC....changed my entire view on Apple Computers....

Presumably, you're running the Laserwriter on a Localtalk Appletalk
network. Life is easy. Plug the Appletalk into the Printer port on the
back of the Mac, set appletalk active, via the printer port in the
appletalk control panel. Get an Apple serial cable plug it into the back
of the Epson 600 and connect it to the Modem port, go into the chooser,
select the Stylus and set the port as modem, and you can simply switch
between the 2 printers as necessary in the chooser. It works fine for me
this way.
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'ric