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This arrangement has the minor nuisance that the PC->paintjet mode
conflicts with the HP, so if both computers are on at once, you must
disconnect the cable between the HP and the PC->Paintjet; then, if you want
to transfer files, you must reconnect the cable and reboot the PC in the
other mode. So it might be worth the $250 to reduce the nuisance if use is
heavy.
Instructions for printing from PC->IEEE-488 paintjet are in my free
software catalog: http://www.bio.umass.edu/mcbfacs/flowhome.html. Also
available by anonymous ftp in /pub/flowcyt/paintjet on marlin.bio.umass.edu.
Here are my notes on the converter:
Intelligent Interfaces sells a "microprint 45H" centronics to GPIB
converter, list $249, in stock, 1994. 800-842-0888, Stone Mtn GA.
This price includes 1 cable. A competitor sells a similar unit
for $500 with a switch lacking on the II unit. The reverse conversion
is available for the same price. You have to buy for the direction
you need -- they go only one way.
BTW: Our FACS came with the GPIB->parallel converter (so the HP could print
on a Laserjet I). We'll never use that converter. Does anyone want to
trade it for the reverse converter?
In message Mon, 13 Mar 1995 22:19:53 -0500, Racox1@aol.com writes:
> There is an interface that can permit the HP computer to talk to the
> LaserJet (HPIB to parallel). Since this is parallel communications I
> assume that a PC (parallel end) could talk to an HPIB printer like the
> PaintJet? Has anyone done this? Can the same interface be used?
>
> Thanks,
> Richard Cox
> FLOW CYTOMETRY SUPPORT
>
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