[zendo]

Just made the jump to a new iBook (white) from my old PB1400, and want to connect my HP 5MP LaserJet to the new machine. Is this possible, and if so, what do I need (I'm aware there are serial-USB converters, but want to know if they will work in this case before I spend the $50+ to get one).

Thanks.

[Paul S]

Keyspan makes the best serial-USB converter and their website says it isn't compatible. Double-check your manual for the printer. I think the 5MP might have been configured for LacalTalk instead of serial. If that's the case, your only choice is a LocalTalk to ethernet converter like Farallon's iPrint LT. That goes for under $100.

[finboy]

For the 5MP, you need an Asante OR Farallon Ethertalk to Appletalk converter, about $100 mailorder. I have a 6MP. If you're going to network any older macs with that (say, the older 1400) then you should look into some of the Asante products that support multiple connections on one box.

[LeeG]

I have a 5MP, and I have connected it to a new G4 via an Asante local-talk to ethernet adapter (about $100), Actually I connected it to a linksys router, so I can print to it from the G4 or my G3 laptop, it all works flawlessly. Email for any ?s


Lee