Technical information
Connecting directly to a single Mac OS–based computer
Use this method to connect a single Mac OS–based computer to the printer.
1 Obtain two LocalTalk connecting kits.
2Plug one LocalTalk connector box into the computer’s printer (
[
) port.
3Plug one end of the cable into the LocalTalk connector box on the computer.
4Plug the second LocalTalk connector box into the printer’s LocalTalk (
ˆ
) port.
LocalTalk
port
Printer
port
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Setting Up the LaserWriter 8500










