>It seems that the printer port on my 8600/300 is damaged. This is not a >software problem - the connector itself appears damaged. I can wiggle the >printer cable, and it worked for a while - now, it just won't connect the >printer. I can use the modem port, or buy a PCI card with extra serial >ports, but, if I understand it correctly, my HP 4ML postscript printer >requires a printer port and AppleTalk.
What would it take to get this printer Ethernet-ready? I've had an HP LaserJet 2100M for several years--I recently bought the HP Ethernet plugin module for this printer and it was well worth it. The speed increase compared to the LocalTalk connection is unbelievable. --Anna -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
