On 2/13/04 10:16 PM, "Darren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael Clarke wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I have a Win 2003 server with file and print svc for Macintosh installed. I >> have an HP LaserJet 5MP connected to the LPT1 port. I cannot figure out how >> to get this printer to use AppleTalk. I've tried creating new port on the >> existing printer, and starting from scratch and selecting AppleTalk Printing >> Device as the port... all to no avail. I just keep getting the message that >> no AppleTalk devices can be located. What am I missing here? The HP has >> Postscript language, Level 2, built-in, so that shouldn�t be an issue. >> >> The file sharing part works fine. My Mac is a Wallstreet running OS 9.2.2, >> but that�s not even an issue yet, because I can�t get the LaserJet to >> magically turn into an AppleTalk print device! > > Hi > Not much help here I'm afraid. > I only have NT4 but I will hook a printer up to it using Services for > mac if no better answer comes your way. > > Are you using the Laserwriter 8 extension or similar? Sorry this may > not be helpful, my knowledge of printers is limited to the few I have. > In this case I can setup a printer server using Pcmaclan and > ghostscript so I can use share the HP 850c Deskjet. I imagine any > other would be the same under Win2k3. > > If the HP 850 is something like what you have I will try to share it > from the Alpha (x8 the HDD space and happily running SFM under NT4, > thanks for the tip Gregg!) which still has the noisiest and largest > cooling fan I have ever found. The one in the bathroom looks like it > was made for the job. ;) with lights!! > > Ghostscript is yet another way to share printers to the classic macOS > and I imagine the new world MacOS? Who knows? > > As you can share files I'd guess you are half way there. > > Hi Darren,
Thanks for your response! I've decided to take a different route. I found an old Lexmark external print server (Marknet Pro 1), that's been sitting in a cabinet for the last 5 years. I know that was the recommended solution for Gretchen already, but I thought that was just an OS X & TCP/IP solution. This Lexmark supports both AppleTalk and TCP/IP, so I can use it with Windows and Mac OS 9.2.2. It was simple and (relatively) quick to set up. I couldn't believe it! Thanks again, Mike -- Mac-N-DOS is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac-N-DOS list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-n-dos.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-n-dos%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
