borton@sdcc3.UUCP (Chris Borton) (12/07/85)
As a small-time dealer for ThunderWare, I would like to set the information on ThunderScans and ImageWriters straight. The old ThunderScan (shipped before 9/1/85) will not work with the 15" ImageWriter or the ImageWriter II due to the hardware design. The old software is incompatible with the LaserWriter/AppleTalk as well. The new ThunderScan hardware will work with all three printers. (ImageWriter I 10" and 15", ImageWriter II) The new software handles the LaserWriter beautifully, but is not, however, compatible with the ImageWriter II. A software update to handle the ImageWriter II will be available by January 1 for a nominal update fee ($5). All ThunderScans currently shipped include a postcard to order the updated software. An update to the old hardware is currently available for $15 (if I remember correctly). I hope this clears up the confusion.