I have the same problem with interfacing HP Paintjets with a HP-IB
interface to a IBM.. I think you need the interface box or a interface card
to convert the HP-IB interface on the printer to the parallel on the IBM..
If you have another solution, let me know, (eg. Cables that have parallel
on one end and HP-IB on the other, although I think this doesn't exist as
you need a special card to do the translation...). The problem is that the
card costs around 500 $ and the HP Paintjet are not even worth that !!! If
you know something cheaper let me know..
Thanks a lot,
Matthias
>Yes, it is possible, in fact, I do it all the time when I want something
>printed in color. We are configured here for windows for workgroups and all
>you do is conncect your PC's parallel port (LPT1) with the Paintjet. Select
>the correct printer driver from the list available in the normal printer
>set-up procedure with windows (you will have to have the original windows
>install disks to pull off the correct driver) and set it up for LPT1. It
>works like a charm. Get rid of that interface box! You don't need it.
>
>I am assuming you have set up printers before, however, if you have trouble,
>let me know and I can give you more of a detailed answer.
>
>Good Luck!
>
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