>>> You will need to use PowerPrint's serial/parallel version. As most USB >>> printers will not respond to the serial/parallel combination without it. >>> Most printer drivers need the USB port. and will refuse to print from a >>> serial port. You can usually find PowerPrint on eBay. just make sure its the >>> serial version not the USB one. My parents use it on their 6300 with an HP >>> printer. > ----------snip > How can this work? I'd sure be interested!!! I have yet to see a USB printer > that will accept a true ADB connector, nor are they compatible. You can run > a serial printer from USB if you have an iMate adapter, but not the other > way around. > Sorry about the confusion. Most USB printers I've seen still have a parallel port on the printer and a cable to convert it to USB. The printer drivers included with these printers look for the printer on a USB port and will not connect via the serial port even with the adapter cable. Thus the need for PowerPrint.
> As previously mentioned, you can serve it on an ethernet, though, and have > the 1400 share it that way. If you have an ethernet capable printer or a router/switch with a parallel port this is the way to go. John -- 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> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
