LaserWriter 12/640 PS driver and Window XP

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LaserWriter 12/640 PS driver and Window XP

My LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer is working excellent (Thanks to my TLC -- I have been using it since 7 years ago with two different computers -- 95 and 2000). I recently bought a new Windows XP Pro computer but there is no driver available!! Please don't tell me to ditch the printer. Thanks!

Posted on Sep 11, 2005 9:15 AM

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Answer 1

Henry B.

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Sep 11, 2005 10:12 AM in response to David Michalowski

The driver for an Apple Laserwriter 12/640PS is built into Windows XP - there is nothing to download or install. If you are using this printer on a network, you do need to install the Windows LPR print service - an optionally installable software component of Windows XP. See here for example.

Reference: A list of printer drivers that are included in Windows XP

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Answer 2

Sep 20, 2005 1:30 PM in response to Henry B.

Thank you! Thank you! Henry, you saved my printer! A tech support rep from Apple should be fired 'cuz he said my printer was useless!! sheesh!
Thanks!

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Answer 3

Sep 20, 2005 10:37 PM in response to Henry B.

Thanks for the link, I can navigate microsoft, HP and others without someone giving me a direct link.

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