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May 26, 2015 1:51 PM in response to therich123by rkaufmann87,It might work, if it is a network printer get it's IP address (follow the printer manual for getting that) then add the printer in System Preferences - Printers & Scanners and add by IP address. Here are more detailed instructions:
OS X: How to connect to an IP-based printer or AppleTalk printer via IP - Apple Support
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May 27, 2015 2:11 AM in response to therich123by mooblie,You need to look (on eBay?) for a drop-in replacement LaserWriter IIg controller board, which will allow you to put the LaserWriter on your local Ethernet network. Then see here for a driver:
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May 27, 2015 12:25 PM in response to mooblieby therich123,I'd prefer not to do a logic board upgrade on it at the moment. I am thinking about hooking it up via serial connection (yes, I realize serial is slower than molasses) to a 15 year old budget pc I have sitting in my closet and using it as a print server for the LaserWriter II. I'll try to look for an official windows driver, though I think Win2k covers the LaserWriter II in its generic drivers.
Now, for hooking it up via serial, I heard that the LaserWriter II requires a null modem adapter/cable, is that true or will a standard straight through cable work?