Subject: Re: printer ports on DECstation 5000/133
To: Philip Tait <Philip.Tait@phxase.allied.com>
From: David Brownlee <abs@anim.dreamworks.com>
List: port-pmax
Date: 08/27/1999 15:33:09
	The other option would be to leave it on the PC and setup lpr
	to print across the network :)

		David/absolute

	Then let us live and love so that people will say;
	     "The devil as well as god... is an englishman."

On Fri, 27 Aug 1999, Philip Tait wrote:

> Nik Ingle wrote:
> 
> > I would like to set up an HP color deskjet printer, which I have
> > been using on my PC/Linux box, as a local printer on a DECstation
> > 5000/133.
> >
> > However, none of the connectors on the back of the box are labeled with
> > any markings I understand.
> >
> > Is there a parallel port like on a pc, or will I need to get a special
> > cable?
> 
> How about this:
> 
> http://www.buy.com/comp/product.asp?Sku=10159188
> 
> "10/100 PRINT SERVER MINI 1 PARALLEL PORT 1 10/100 RJ45
> Our Price: $76.95
> [...]
> -Supports BSD Unix 4.x, Sun OS , DEC Unix IBM AIX , HP-UX etc."
> 
> If you're quick, there's a $10 rebate!
> 
> If you try it, let us know if it works.
> 
> --
> 
> Philip J. Tait.....AlliedSignal Engines, Phoenix, Az.....pjt@phxase.allied.com
> 
> 
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