In the PC world, a Laserjet 4 (plain 4) driver will run many models of
printers...I'm guessing a 6P included.  But...someone else mentioned
postscript...which I know is an Apple thing, and I know almost nothing
about...  Regardless, I would tell your Mac it's a Laserjet 4 and see what
happens...
 
Wesley
 

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Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 9:43 PM
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Subject: Old apple Printers


Hi all,

Until recently I had a HP laserjet 4ML which worked very well with my Mac
Quadra 950 OS 7.6.1.

The gear on the main motor cracked.  I found a used printer locally, a HP
laserjet 6P, but I am unsure if it will work with the Quadra, and if it
will, how hard it will be for me to install the required software or
drivers.  My internet access is PC only, and we all know the issues with the
vintage Mac  "fork" file system and PC saved files.

I did take a look on the Quadra for drivers, but I really do not know where
to look. 
Chooser has a thingy I can click on for HP Postscript printers, or Laser
writer 8.

I also found a place called "DeskTop Printers" in which are a few icons
relating to HP laserjet 4M, laserjet 4ML, HP 2200 and laserwriter 12/640.

In addition to the broken 4ML printer I have, I also have an apple
laserwriter 16/600 PS, which needs a toner cartridge before I can try it on
the quadra.

Will the  HP Laserjet 6P work on my system without any additional
software/drivers?
Will the 16/600 work without any additional software or drivers?

Where can I learn more about old Macs and printers?

Thanks

Android

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