Subject: Re: DeskJets & The IIGS
From: a2mg@aol.com (A2MG)
Date: Thu, Jan 7, 1999 16Ç45 
Message-id: <19990107184540.09664.00007719@ng-fd2.aol.com>

Joe, I'll confirm those findings for AppleWorks users (who are different from
GS-software users because no special driver software is needed):

- The 700 series (712, etc) is not compatible with AppleWorks. As least, as far
as my tests went. I set up a working DeskJet 500 with a Grappler + and
AppleWorks 5.1's built-in DeskJet driver. Then I used the identical setup on a
712C. No dice at all with the 712. People are using 800's with AppleWorks, but
as far as I know, no 700's. If you are using a 7xx, please tell us about it.

- The 400 series is fully compatible with AppleWorks' DeskJet 500 drivers. Some
minor tweaks may be needed for half-height super and subscript. Ask me about
it, and (if needed) about special interface codes and other settings for
AppleWorks.

The best news of all....

The basic DeskJet model 400L is available at Wal-Mart stores for.. get this...
$78. Why, the black inkjet cartridge alone that comes in the box  is worth $30.
 This printer also prints in color with a separate color cartridge (untested by
me). Add a Grappler Plus or other parallel card, and the cost for a brand-new
inkjet printer that is fully compatible with AppleWorks is around $120.... 
including ink.

Beverly Cadieux 
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