If memory serves me correctly, both a serial and a centronics parallel
interface are supported by the 2566A. However, it is not a supported
networked printer device. In order for a printer to work with the HP 3000
as a network printer, the printer must support PCL. This is described in
the "Native Mode Spooler Reference Manual".
The saving grace is that you can attach the printers to any PC or to a Print
Spoolier box such as the JetDirect. However, as was mentioned previously,
the JetDirect does not support a serial interface. After that, there are
third party products that will allow you to print to it from the MPE
spooler. Most of these products require that you have a Printer Spooler
blackbox. Our product will allow you to connect the printers to any through
any type of connection that you want.
Charles Finley
Transformix Computer Corporation
145 Vallecitos de Oro
Suite 201
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 736-7001
fax (760) 736-7014
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of John Clogg
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 10:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Network printing to HP/IB printers
>
>
> The 2566A can be equipped with a serial interface, if you can find one.
> Unfortunately, the usual way to connect non-network-capable printer to a
> network is with a JetDirect box, which only supports a parallel interface.
> I think I recall someone on this list mentioning a network box
> from another
> manufacturer that does serial. It's worth a check of the archive.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Leonard Huffman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 8:29 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Network printing to HP/IB printers
>
>
> I have two HP/IB line printers (2566A) currently conected to a
> small hp3000
> in another office. Most of that office's print is from those two printers.
> We want to move their proceesing to our larger system locally but
> keep their
> printing in their office. We are on the same network. Is there a way to
> continue using those HP/IB line printers? A converter from
> network to IB or
> a conversion kit for that model printer? (I know they are very old, but I
> have almost no budget).
>
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