LaserWriter Plus

[chris]

>- Is there a way to print a test page w/o pluging into a computer?

Provided the dip switches have not been changed, then just power it up, 
it will print a status page that tells what language it is set to use, 
what port, and the page count. (IIRC, one of the dip switches can disable 
this test page at power on)

>- Can this be interface to a straight PC?  If the DB-25 is RS-232, I'd
>assume so.

Yes over the DB25, but it tops out at 9600 bps, so it is SLOW to print.

>- Is toner readily available?

Yes, same toner as used in the HP LJ 1, 2, 3 as well as Apple 
LaserWriter, Plus, SC, II, IInt (and all the other printers based on the 
Canon SX engine). Last time I bought one, they were going for around $45 
for a 6000 page cart.

-chris
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