Mike Liening <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>>Does anyone know if it's possible to connect a LaserJet5SiMX to a serial
>>port on a DTC? We currently connect a few LaserJet3Si to DTC-ports.
>>They're equiped with something called (I think) "HP-C2059H
>>Serial/Centronics"-card. Does something similar exist for the 5Si? Do we
>>really need something like that? It would be considered a GOOD THING
>>here if the 5Si could be plugged in/configured the same way/in the same
>>dev.class as the 3Si's. Is that possible?
>>TIA
>>/per


>Just a thought...
>Would a serial connection drive this 24 PPM printer at it's full rated
>speed?
>Wouldn't a network TCP/IP connection using 5.5 or a third-party spooling
>package be a better choice?

>-Mike-

to answer the first question -- (start plug mode) i bought a serial
inferface card from a company called Excellink, Inc.  they call it a
'statback' card and it plugged into the open mio slot on the printer.
i've been real happy with it.  (not like i work for them or anything)
their phone number is (408) 295-9000.  (end plug mode)  i did have
extra memory put on it (1mb)...which leads me to question #2 -- we're
getting really good response from this printer.  whether or not it's a
full 24 ppm, i can't say exactly.  i can say its a *whole* lot faster
than my 256x printers (serial (is) or hp-ib(was)).  whether or not the
extra memory is making a difference, again i can't exactly say.  maybe
seems nice and wishy-washy :-)  hope this helps    - d