Subject: Re: printer hookup Path: lobby!newstf02.news.aol.com!audrey05.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: supertimer@aol.com (Supertimer) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2 Lines: 26 NNTP-Posting-Host: ladder06.news.aol.com X-Admin: news@aol.com Date: 01 Nov 1999 02:57:23 GMT References: <7vi8iv$72a@news1.snet.net> Organization: AOL http://www.aol.com Message-ID: <19991031215723.01249.00000659@ng-xb1.aol.com> "mcman" wrote: >Can someone tell a complete dummy how to hook up an HP Deskjet 694C to an >Apple IIgs. I read the FAQ, but I still don't feel confident. Do I need a >special cable? If so what kind? Do I need special software? Or will >Appleworks do the job? All I need it for is to print out text. Many thanks. Step 1, you need a parallel card and cable. Get them from http://www.allelec.com/ Alltech Electronics. For AppleWorks, skip to Step A. For all GS/OS programs, go to Step 2. Step 2, you need HP drives in a package called Harmonie from http://www.crl.com/~joko Shareware Solutions II. Optional Step 3, for the best print, you'll want to use TrueType fonts. If you do, get Harmonie from http://www.crl.com/~joko Shareware Solutions II. Step A, for AppleWorks, get the latest version with the DeskJet drivers from a2mg@aol.com the email address of Texas II/Apple II Mail Group. Send them email asking about AppleWorks and DeskJets. AppleWorks should be updated before Y2K.