Re: [WinMac] Re: FileMaker Pro 2.1 printing problem

Tom Roth(tomroth[at]wfubmc.edu)
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:25:49 -0400

"Daniel L. Schwartz" wrote:
> Tom:
>
> Which H-P printer? I'm *assuming* it's a DeskWriter or DeskJet, and some

It's a DeskWriter.

> of their System 7.1 drivers *really* sucked... Especially for System 7.1P...

And that's what it is! :(

> Normally, I would recommend making sure that the user is running System
> Update 3.0 when running System 7.1, but the P636 (math-crippled Quadra 630)
> came right at the end of System 7.1 in summer 1994, so the System Enabler
> may be a bit shaky... Especially when playing with the serial port.
>
> Best advice is to load and run System 7.5.1 and download the latest 680x0
> drivers from HP for this printer, and put it to bed.

I'm one to upgrade the OS of just about any Mac I get my hands on but
being a Performa I was a bit hesitant. I may have to do just that.

Thanks!

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