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echo: tech
to: Jean Parrot
from: Tom Walker
date: 2004-10-20 12:45:52
subject: 8-bit LPT cable

->  TW> Yes it has the Round DIN connector. I don't think the current Mac's
->  TW> use that kind any more but before they went crazy over USB it was their
->  TW> standard Printer Cable Printer End Connector.

->         What I have seen is that the M*c connector, round as it is, is
->  totally different from the DIN one that you mentioned. First of al, it
->  is quite a bit smaller in diameter. I will not dwell on the pin-out.

 All I know is that the Manual says you can Connect your Macintosh
using a Serial or Local Talk printer cable..
 And there are differenbt sizes and number of pins in the "DIN" system
just like many other Connector/Receptacle Systems.

 I also forgot that the Printer also has a Infrared reciever on the
front and it is included in the Autoselect input functioning. I used to
use it with my laptop but the range is shore, 5 ot 6 feet, and it is
very directional. you have ot hold the laptop fairly well p[ointing
exacticaly at it. Difficult with the laptop sitting in your lap and
printing a large document!!  :-)  :_0
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