>The thread is about getting a Mac to talk to a UNIX print server. Originally maybe, but other related printing issues were being discussed too. That's the way these lists work. I was discussing one of those other related issues.
> >I know all about what a network PostScript printer can do. If I had >one of those I might not have started the thread! You should get one. They are not very expensive secondhand and very cheap in usage compared to inkjet printers, besides they make live a lot easier when you want to share the printer with both macs, pc's and unix boxes . > >Also, a lot of network printers are still managed from a print server. >So any system using it still has to talk to the server. Personally I never saw the point of print servers, but there might be environments which make them usefull otherwise they would not be around. I can hardly imagine though that one needs a print server in a home environment. Of course I agree it would be very interesting to find out wether it is possible to share a new usb inkjet printer in some way on a network with vintage Macs. The idea to use a unix print server with rip software sounds interesting. It is not very practical though. The practical thing to do is to ditch the print server and go for a laserwriter. If you need to print in colors just send the file to a computer with usb and print it from that one on a usb inkjet. Marten -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Check out the System 6 Heaven: http://www.euronet.nl/users/mvdk/system_6_heaven.html Subscribe to the LEM system6 list: <mailto:system6-on@;mail.maclaunch.com> ---------------------------------------------------------- -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:vintage.macs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
