John Galt

Q: Stop LW 360 config page from printing on power-up?

I know this has been asked and answered many times long ago, but I can't find the posts any more. Is there a way to stop the LaserWriter Pro 360 from printing a configuration page every time upon power-up?

Its print queue is set up as an IP printer using a wireless print server.

I have the original installation discs, but I no longer have any way of reading them.

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Posted on Mar 9, 2011 11:10 AM

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Q: Stop LW 360 config page from printing on power-up?

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,Helpful

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Mar 9, 2011 5:28 PM in response to John Galt
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    Mar 9, 2011 5:28 PM in response to John Galt
    The program that can do that is Apple Printer Utility, not to be confused with Desktop Printer Utility, which is for something completely different). It runs under OS 9, and works great under Classic if you have a computer capable of running Classic (10.4 or earlier).

    It is available for download from the Older Software Downloads page. Post back if you need more help.
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    John Galt John Galt Mar 9, 2011 6:04 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
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    Mar 9, 2011 6:04 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
    Thanks Grant - I got the 1.1 MB download (those were the days) but I may have to fish out my AppleTalk gear to use the utility.

    Apple Printer Utility

    I seem to recall you posted an even easier solution, something like pulling the paper tray out before switching the power on, but that doesn't work since it insists on printing a page once I push the paper tray back in. Was it something else I'm thinking of?
  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,Solvedanswer

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Mar 9, 2011 6:17 PM in response to John Galt
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    Mar 9, 2011 6:17 PM in response to John Galt
    If you get the startup page set to your liking, the printer will remember the setting.

    Some printers will abandon the startup page if there is no tray, but i don't think I am the source of that tip -- I don't know the answer in general.
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    John Galt John Galt Mar 10, 2011 10:09 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
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    Mar 10, 2011 10:09 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
    Done, thanks!