Hillside2007
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Q: need laser printer compatible with Mac OS 9

I have a Mac G3 running on OS 9.2.2. My current HP printer (Laserjet 1012) is ready to be replaced (line thru copies even after multiple cleanings).  Any chance of finding a laser printer compatible with OS 9?

Power Mac G3, Mac OS 9.2.x

Posted on Oct 14, 2014 4:15 PM

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Q: need laser printer compatible with Mac OS 9

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  • by Jan Hedlund,Helpful

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Oct 15, 2014 7:39 AM in response to Hillside2007
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    Oct 15, 2014 7:39 AM in response to Hillside2007

    First of all, a damaged drum inside the print cartridge cannot be ruled out in a case like this (see the "Improving print quality" section under "Problemsolving" in the LaserJet 1010/1012/1015 series printer user guide). If so, replacing the cartridge could solve the problem.

     

    If you need a new laser printer, the main difficulty would be finding drivers for Mac OS 9.x. USB printers would be the most difficult. It may be easier with a networkable (Ethernet port) printer, especially if a standard Mac OS LaserWriter printer driver can be used.

     

    Otherwise, a suitable second-hand Apple or third-party PostScript laser printer (with an Ethernet port) may be a good alternative. There are many models to choose from.

     

    Jan

  • by applefreak111,

    applefreak111 applefreak111 Oct 29, 2014 12:08 PM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Oct 29, 2014 12:08 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Find an old Apple Made Printer or just an old printer on eBay, I see them all the time there.

    Cheers,
    Adam

  • by Don Archibald,Helpful

    Don Archibald Don Archibald Oct 29, 2014 11:26 PM in response to Hillside2007
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    Oct 29, 2014 11:26 PM in response to Hillside2007

    Do a Google search on appropriate older models, such as an HP LaserJet 4000n or 4050n. Many refurbished units can be had for modest prices.