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Localtalk printer to new mac?
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I am thinking about getting a used Laserwriter. Problem is that they have localtalk and sometimes centronics interfaces. What is the best and least expensive ways of connecing these printers to newer macs?
Localtalk to ethernet/USB converters? USB to centronics adapters? Get a laserwriter with ethernet?
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Originally posted by pjkim:
<STRONG>I am thinking about getting a used Laserwriter. Problem is that they have localtalk and sometimes centronics interfaces. What is the best and least expensive ways of connecing these printers to newer macs?
Localtalk to ethernet/USB converters? USB to centronics adapters? Get a laserwriter with ethernet?</STRONG>
LaserWriter w/ ethernet, hands down.
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Word to that. A laserwriter with Ethernet is by far the best decision.
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Another consideration is that I use a DSL modem hooked up to my ethernet port. Will I need to get a DSL router in order to use DSL and an ethernet printer? That would unfortately add about $150 to the total cost.
I have a spare ethernet PCI card (10/100 base T). Could I hook up just the Laserwriter to the card?
Will using a serial Laserwriter hooked up to a USB-serial adapter be easier?
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Originally posted by pjkim:
<STRONG>Another consideration is that I use a DSL modem hooked up to my ethernet port. Will I need to get a DSL router in order to use DSL and an ethernet printer? That would unfortately add about $150 to the total cost.
I have a spare ethernet PCI card (10/100 base T). Could I hook up just the Laserwriter to the card?
Will using a serial Laserwriter hooked up to a USB-serial adapter be easier?</STRONG>
Oooh. That's different then. You'd probably have to go with the DSL router if you still wanted to run ethernet...
In that case, I'd go with the USB --> Serial Adapter. alternatively you could buy one of the cards that replaces your internal modem with a standard din-8 serial port, thus keeping the printer off your USB chain.
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If you want to get a Laser Writer with a localtalk interface you should get a localtalk/ethernet adapter. You can pick one up on ebay for around 40.00. Asante makes a nice one. If you also want to use your cable modem all you need is a 10/100 hub. You only need a router if you plan on connecting more than one computer to the internet at one time.
This setup also works with OS X both in native and Classic mode.
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Originally posted by <kbata>:
<STRONG> If you also want to use your cable modem all you need is a 10/100 hub. You only need a router if you plan on connecting more than one computer to the internet at one time.</STRONG>
Ach you're right. My mind blanked for a second. Anyway, if he gets a hub, it needs to have an uplink port in order to work, correct?
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