That seems to have been the problem. My uncle sent me a driver from a OS 9.1 install and it works fine. For small files anyway, my PDFs still won't print because I don't have enough memory for them.
On 1/11/04 2:59 AM, "Mikael Bystr�m" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Robin, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > >>>> The error message I'm getting is: >>>> There is a problem with the printer, check to see that the printer is >>>> connected and that the printer is turned on. >>>> >>>> I checked all of that, what am I missing? >>> >>> You don't say which operatinmg system you are using but you might need the >>> LaserWriter 8 extension. >>> >>> HTH, >>> >>> Paul >> >> Oops, OS 9.2.2. I'll try turning the extension on when I get home, I did >> have it off. > > AFAICR there isn't an Apple driver compatible for the LS with any Mac OS > later than 9.1. Didn't you read the docs that came with the driver? I'm > sure it's in there as well as on google. > > You might be able to use the printer under OS X if you have an Ethernet > interface in the printer and use open source software, but I don't recall > how common Ethernet was in that model. > > I have a similar problem with a LaserWriter NTX that lacks Ethernet and > so won't work under OS X AFAIK. Any ideas where I can pick up an Ethernet > card this printer for close to nothing? <grin> > > I guess I'll give it away otherwise. > > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
