On Sun, 25 Feb 1996, John Pearce wrote:
 
> I just bought a LaserJet 5si with JetDirect card.  The JetDirect card is
> not usable until the rest of the network is operational (two to four weeks).
> In the meanwhile I need to use the 5si for spooled output from the 3000.
>
> As a temporary kludge, I'm considering a serial to parallel converter to
> connect the 5si to a DTC port.  I believe the 5si does not support 3000
> status checking so I'll need to configure the serial port accordingly.
>
> Does anyone know of any reasons this kludge would not work?
>
If the 5Sis are anything like the 4Sis we got a while back, they don't
have a serial port on them.  I would think a serial/parellel converter
would do the trick.  Another option is to get an MIO card that will allow
HP3000-supported serial connections to the printer.  One is available
from Excellink.  You can call them at 800-923-5465 (orders) or 408-295-9000.
 
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