josh hough wrote: > I would like to connect an ancient Mac running System 7.0 with an Apple > Personal LaserWriter NT. The Apple Knowledgebase says to use a LocalTalk > connector, which I have. As for the driver, I need whatever version is > compatible with System 7.0. I searched the Apple site and all I could find > was the Laser Prep file, version 7.1.2, but it also says the Laser Prep file > became obsolete with System 7.0 (i.e. all I need is the appropriate > LaserWriter driver alone). Could anybody help me understand this better, or > send me a copy of that driver? Also, can I do PostScript? Thanks very > much. > - Josh >
The laserwriter extension should be in the installer disks for OS 7.0 which is available through Apple: http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English-North_American/Macintosh/System/Older_System/System_7.0.x/ That will let you use a LaserWriter which does postscript. There are utilities to load a Postscript file to a laser printer; I remember one used to be on BBEdi's site, and there may be an apple utility browse through the FTP site lited above to find it... -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
