PAVER@DELILAH (Bob Paver) (02/18/86)
Is there a way to use an Apple Laserwriter with Interleaf's WPS software? -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bob Paver ----> paver@mcc.arpa OR sally!im4u!milano!paver Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp (MCC) 9430 Research Blvd Austin, Texas 78759-6509 (512) 834-3316
paulw@UTRC1.UUCP (03/01/86)
I'm not an expert, but we have two Interleaf stations here where I work. I've had a pretty good look at the way the system is set up and the Interleaf laserprinter appears to have a parallel data connection to an Imagen Processor model IP/III, in turn, connected to a workstation. Although the laserwriter and the Interleaf both use Canon printer engines I think that it would be unreasonable to come up with a reasonable interface for a laserwriter to Apollo. That's not to say that it cold not be done: You would need to get an RS232 connection from your Apollo to the laserwriter (easy) and then you would need to write some low level software that could intercept all the Interleaf commands as they exit the program on their way to the imaginary Imagen Processor, interpret the commands and cenvert them to laserwriter commands. Fun, eh? Mind you, I am making wome assumptions based only on the limited knowledge that I possess about both Apollos and laserwriters. Some other people out here may know more accurate info, and if they pass on a more hopeful prospect that sounds reasonable, go for it.