> > >Nancy wrote... > >Keyspan released an OSX driver for the Twin Serial Adapter. It is >Version 1.2, released on 05/13/02. It is available for download from >Keyspan's web site. The "fine print" from Keyspan on using the Adapter >in OSX is as follows: There are basically 2 requirements in order for >your serial device to work natively on Mac OSX (1) a Max OSX serial >port, which is provided by Keyspan's software and hardware (2) a serial >device that has Mac OSX software, that can see/access Mac OSX serial >ports. (Other note) If you serial device does not have Mac OSX native >software, you should not install the USB Serial Adapter software for OSX. > >I am not familiar with that HP printer. Have you checked HP's web site >to see if they have written an OSX driver? > >The other option is via Ethernet/Apple Talk. Most HP printers will work >on a network. Proxim (formerly Farallon) makes a reasonably priced >adapter for this purpose. Again, you would need to verify that your HP >printer has a networkable driver. > >It is my understanding that you will not have much luck with a parallel >to USB adapter cable and printing in OSX. And, Apple was slow to get >involved with Bluetooth, so you can probably forget the Infrared port. > >You did not say, but, can you print to the HP LaserJet when you boot >from OS9? (That is assuming you have 9 and 10 on different partitions) > >You can install the Keyspan Serial Adapter Software in both OS 9 and >10. It is a different version for each. The "Read Me" PDF file that >comes with the OSX driver update Version 1.2 explains this option.
Thank's Nancy, I've read all the material and installed the latest Keyspan & HP Drivers which are OSX savvy but "nothing" no recognition at all in OSX the printer works fine thru OS9 (the chooser) but I'd like to be able to share the printer with my wife, thru USB printer sharing in OSX. I guess I might have to settle with "Printing thru Classic" -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
