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Post #21 by Bunsen
Source Forum68kMLA
CategorySoftware
Post DateMon, 15 Oct 2007 - 08:22
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/1st-time-vintage-mac-buyer.10283/
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No, printers are easily obtainable. I would recommend a good-condition Apple Stylewriter in either colour or black and white for an inkjet, as they take readily available and cheap Canon ink cartridges and clones. They connect to the Mac by the mini-DIN serial (printer or modem) port. And the print quality is quite high for an inkjet.

A PC parallel port printer can be used with a serial to parallel cable and a software suite I forget the name of right now. Probably easiest to just get a Stylewriter. Someone here will be able to recommend models. I seem to recall the 2500 has separate ink tanks for each colour and black.

I believe Apple Laserwriters also take Canon or HP toner refills, but I have no direct experience with them. Depending on model, they also connect via serial, and/or ethernet.