> From: Paul Shand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 17:43:04 +1000 > > The Ethernet works, the Modem Port functions, so maybe the Printer > Port would if there was the right software. > > On the other hand, I was thinking of getting a USB to Parallel cable > but seeing the price of them from $50 to $70 US here in Australia and > the doubtfulness of Gimp, I wondered if anyone successfully prints on > 8 bit printers using this method in 10.2.4, with Gimp? > > My printer is an Epson Stylus Color 800 with Parallel and Apple System > Peripheral-8 Pin Mini Circular Ports > > Paul
Paul , Yes this works! After Jaguar getting my printer to work without buying a new one was the last piece of the puzzle! Gimp print works great with the USB to Parallel Printer cable hooked to my Epson Stylus 850. Which is just one model newer then yours in the same series. Read all about it at : > http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3 Like you I didn't want to pay the high price for the Mac USB to Parallel cable. I went to a large computer store that carries lots of parts and that does have Macs. I noticed that many cables talked about being " IEEE 1284 Compliant" I went to the Pc cable area and found a cheap cable marked "IEEE 1284 Compliant" and bought it for $19.99 USA The Mac brands were like $40-60.00 USA. Took it home hooked it up and it worked to my shock! It is brand name "inland" ( no caps) Likely you have different brands where you live. Keystone is a brand many have said doesn't work. In fact i don't think anyone got that brand to work. Gimp print has lots of info on brands of cable that work and etc. Gimp print comes with really good info on how to set it up. You need to follow carefully as it is a bit tricky and works a bit different then expected. I have full control of my printer even more control then with Epson drivers in OS 9. For example you can print to the pages edges with out the large margins. The only thing lacking is the gauge for the ink tanks. You would need to boot into OS 9.x to check them. later Will S -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
