I have a macintosh SE form 1986, i need a printer and i have found this one on a hardware shop near by at a very fair price:
Apple Color StyleWriter 2500.
Can I use it with my mac? Will be a problem the software with the 800K diskettes? In case this printer wont work, wich one you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
Carlos
Macintosh SE
Hello Carlos,
The Color StyleWriter and its CSW 2500 software requires a 68020 processor or higher. A Macintosh SE has a 68000 processor. So, unfortunately, the SE cannot be used here.
Instead, choose a black and white printer, such as a StyleWriter or StyleWriter II. For the SW II, use System 6.0.8 or 7.0 and the printer software below with an SE.
An appropriate old LaserWriter model can also be a good alternative (high print quality).
Jan
Thanks a lot of the quick answer! I have the 800K diskettes problem, if I bought a printer I must have the diskette to install the soft, is this right? I can't download it because I only have 1 800K diskette driver.
Thanks for the help!
Carlos,
Did you find a set of system floppies for the SE (your earlier *Macintosh SE startup Problem ...' topic)? If so, which version is installed now?
Or are you just running the SE from a single startup floppy? Is there anything on the hard disk?
Typically, system software suitable for the Macintosh SE (6.0.3, 6.0.8 and 7.0) contained some drivers (extensions) for printers available at the time of the system release (such as LaserWriter printers and the original StyleWriter).
Jan
I don't think you will have a problem with the printer as long as you have the diskettes for the drivers/software.
Can I use this printer with my macintosh SE?
