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  1. MacOfAllTrades

    ImageWriter II print smudging even on new ribbon (see pics)

    Got this one a few years back and while it works mostly well (doesn’t jam, communicates well with my macs, etc), the printing always has a fair amount of smudging. Pics tell the whole story but it’s almost like the ribbon kept riding the paper thus leaving a trail. From the pics you can see it...
  2. S

    How to print to any printer from Classic Mac OS using macOS / X.

    How to print to any printer from Classic Mac OS using macOS / X. I. From the macOS Terminal: lpstat -p Make note of the printer you want to use. example: Brother_MFC_L2740DW_series II. Open Script Editor on macOS / X. Input the following script...
  3. P

    NeXT 400 dpi Laser Printer

    I recently refurbished a dead NeXT 400 dpi Laser Printer. First time I deal with laser printers, very fascinating devices, there’s a lot to learn. Anyhow, it’s been a matter of - guess what? - recapping every single board, many small caps were totally busted. Major issue, though, was...
  4. tripolar

    LCII freezing when my printer cable is plugged in

    Hi everyone! I have an LCII connected to a Stylewriter 1200 but there's a problem. If the cable is plugged in to the LCII when I power the machine on, I get a question mark and the OS doesn't load. If the cable is only plugged into the LCII and not into the printer, same deal. If I allow the...
  5. retr01

    [HELP NEEDED] Changing the long mini DB8 cable to connect from Mac to IW II printer

    So, I am not sure if I want the new AirTalk thingy by Cheesestraws over at 68kmla because of the reported slow throughput and slow printing than normal. A LocalTalk card for the Imagewriter II printer is insanely priced off eBay. o_O And I don't want to go to the LocalTalk route, anyway. I'd...