Paul Talacko wrote: > > I have a PowerMac 6500. I also have a Texas Instruments printer (it's
> The only thing I can think of is to get an ethernet to localtalk bridge (too > expensive!!), the other thing is that you can buy a serial kit for the printer > (also too expensive). Well, about the only thing I can see is to use a little print server box which would go from ethernet to the parallel port. You could use a commercial print server box like a JetDirect, or you could use any old 386 or better PC, run some floppy-only distro to make your own (bulky) printer server box. The PC wouldn't need a hard drive or much memory, just a network card, a parallel port, and a floppy drive. Run it with no monitor or keyboard (at least after everything is installed). All you would need is a junk PC, but it would take a little time to set up. I'd just get a JetDirect or similar box (here they are under $100) if I were in a hurry. Perhaps a PCI parallel port card would work too, but that would run you almost as much as the print server. wes schreiner
