just wondering if there is an app or driver i can install to use this scsi printer on my good o'l mac
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2014, March 27 - 1:04am
#1
using hp laserjet 1100 on mac classic II
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2014, March 27 - 5:03am
#2
I don't believe there was ever a printer made that used SCSI.
I believe what your looking at is a standard PC Parallel interface.
Both used a DB-25 connector on one end.
2014, March 27 - 2:02pm
#3
Actually, HP made at least 1 printer (mine) that has a SCSI connector. But it's used to attach an external hard drive.
Gary
2014, March 27 - 3:52pm
#4
my hp printer is scsi tho look up laserjet 1100 online, it will say it is
2014, March 28 - 5:27am
#5
my hp printer is scsi tho look up laserjet 1100 online, it will say it is
Not sure where you looked up your info. - Usually tho' for specs you should go to the manufacturer's site & hopefully find some relevant info.
HP LaserJet 1100 Series Printers - Product Specifications
Interfaces and Connectivity:
High-speed bidirectional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel port (C-type connector) with cable included in the box .
Minimum system requirements:
*Compatible with DOS, Microsoft® Windows 3.1 /3.11 / 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / 2000/Me/XP, and OS/2 operating systems. Supports PC hardware platforms including 486 and Pentium (R).
Its Parallel not SCSI
2014, March 27 - 5:02pm
#6
No, it says the interface is Parallel, as in PC. Parallel is not SCSI.
High-speed bidirectional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel port (C-type connector) with cable included in the box.
2014, March 27 - 5:12pm
#7
so even if the connector connects it doesnt work?
2014, March 28 - 4:49am
#8
No. Both parallel and scsi cables have DB-25 connectors at the computer end. But if you look at the end in the printer in looks something like a centronics 50 pin scsi - only smaller.
2014, March 28 - 5:28am
#9
PC Zip drives (parallel) work with Mac SCSI (I have tested and proven this), but I think this is just VERY CLEVER firmware.
There are SCSI printers for PC, and SCSI print drivers for PC, but whether you can do this via Mac SCSI is debatable...
SCSI->ETHERNET adaptor is definitely what will get this working for you (assuming RJ45 ethernet port on the printer) -> http://www.retrotechnology.com/herbs_stuff/m_net.html#scsi
Ethernet print server sounds like the gizmo you need to get things working. -> https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=network+print+server+adapter&btnG=Search
2014, March 28 - 5:57am
#10
SCSI->ETHERNET adaptor is definitely what will get this working for you (assuming RJ45 ethernet port on the printer)
Not on the model printer he's referring to. Which looks to be Parallel only.
It would be handy to have SCSI->ETHERNET adapter for the Classic II tho', for networking (including networkable printers).
2014, March 28 - 1:22pm
#11
okay i see all of the products for scsi to ethernet....but where to buy?
2014, March 28 - 1:26pm
#12
and then wouldnt i have to get an appletalk to ethernet cable too?
2014, March 28 - 1:31pm
#13
and then what about the driver...would i have to use a third party program or would it be automatically installed as a apple printer
2014, March 28 - 1:51pm
#14
As I said earlier, you will be far happier if you simply add ZIP drives to your environment. IOmega still exists and has drivers in their archive for System 7 and up.
Gary
2014, March 28 - 2:56pm
#15
i know that......i just wanted to find an easy way to use a printer on it so i dont have to look through ebay where everyone is stating the printer as RARE
2014, March 28 - 3:41pm
#16
I have a Classic II as well. When I tried to get it set up as an AppleTalk device so AppleShare via Chooser would have it show up on my other systems I tried the Ethernet route and the PhoneNet route.
I bought stuff from Asante, Farralon and one other manufacturer whose name I don't recall. I followed all the "rules" about briges, routers, speed, etc.
And I could NOT get the Classic II to show up on any other system. Eventually I gave up and bought the ZIP stuff.
While I experimented with AppleShare, I also tried to connect to my 2 LaserWriter 8 printers that are on the network.
The Classic didn't see them either. I have no way of decoding which device (or devices) was at fault. YMMV.
Gary
2014, March 29 - 2:13am
#17
If you want a decent mono laser printer for a Classic II, then consider a "HP LaserJet 6MP". This model is a solid workhorse delivering true 600x600 dpi Adobe postscript level 2 printing and runs on a Mac SE or newer (also PC's). No adapters that may or may not work or require additional fiddling/drivers are required, it has a Mac serial interface & prints beautifully.
Don't pay more that $40 for one. Caveats are, its large & heavy so may cost more to freight. Size approx 8x18x16 inches, weight approx 25 lb (11 kg). Try & find one closer to where you live. This model also has the advantage of still being relatively easy to find as it was a very popular laser printer in its day.