We use a Panasonic KX-P1180 connected to the parallel port of the 700/96
console terminal for occasional console logging -- we don't have it on
constantly.  It's a good, inexpensive solution.  One note, though:  we
found that the interface caused an extra line feed for every cr/lf in the
input source.  Disabling pin 14 on the Centronix printer connector on the
cable cured that problem.  The printer's advertised method of disabling
this signal (AUTO FEED XT) via a DIP switch setting did not work, so we
just taped over the connector pin to disable it.

Lee Gunter
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon / Regence HMO Oregon

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Subject:  Re[2]: Serial printer replacement notice




 In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

>
> For those who didn't get the notice, the following printers are not
supported
> after 5/31/98:
..
> HP2934A DOT MATRIX OFFICE PRINTER
..

Can anybody think of an alternative for a "console printer", slaved to
the console terminal?

Bruce.

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