Apple LaserWriter NT

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> allong with an 8-pin round connector, i assume this is designed for the
> macintosh compiter, so i am only concerning myself with the 25-pin,

The small 8-pin is RS-423 which will work with Apple Mac's and
more esoteric stuff like Silicon Graphics boxes.

The 25 pin D is an RS-232 which can connect (slowly - 19200
baud I think) to the 25 or 9 pin serial connectors on a PC.
My memory is that you need a cross-wired "Null modem"
serial cable.

Hope that helps...

Jessica.

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Hi

Thanks alot, i've got it working, although when ever i try and print, it
prints out 1 blank page and 1 page saying:
"Error: undefined
OFFENDING COMMAND: rectfill

STACK:

/rf"

Any suggestions?

Danny

Alan wrote:
> Danny <dan.schofieldremovetosend@virgin.net> wrote in message news:<hHcdc.79$qe5.57@newsfe1-win>...
>
>>I am recently aquired an Apple LaserWriterNT, it wasn't out of direct
>>choice, but it was free and it works, i am a bit puzzeled about
>>connecting it up, there is a 25-pin female conector on the back of it
>>allong with an 8-pin round connector, i assume this is designed for the
>>macintosh compiter, so i am only concerning myself with the 25-pin,
>>
>>Will it be a serial(RS-232) or parallel interface?
>
>
> That's a serial (RS-232/422) port.
> Find the service manual "laserwriter_ii.pdf" on Google.
> See page 41, the ports on the back.
>
> Note the dip switch there to change from Appletalk (the round
> connector) to serial. The settings are:
> UP/UP for Appletalk
> UP/DN for 9600 baud serial connection, (what you want)
> DN/UP for emulation mode (for Diablo printing)
> DN/ DN for 1200 baud serial.
>
> You will see which mode you're in on the startup test page.
>
> It's an excellent, reliable machine, the toner carts are compatible
> with HP II/III and widely available. Try to use Type 1 fonts rather
> than Truetype for better performance.

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Danny <dan.schofieldremovetosend@virgin.net> wrote in message news:<IHwdc.62$e32.36@newsfe5-gui.server.ntli.net>...
> Hi
>
> Thanks alot, i've got it working, although when ever i try and print, it
> prints out 1 blank page and 1 page saying:
> "Error: undefined
> OFFENDING COMMAND: rectfill
>
> STACK:
>
> /rf"

Are you using the right driver? Windows has Laserwriter drivers built
in.
The problem appears to be that you're sending it level 2 or 3
PostScript, (rectfill), but the NT is a level 1 printer.