[comp.sys.apple] GS printer problems

DICKSON@HARTFORD.BITNET.UUCP (05/22/87)

        I've been having some problems with my printer on some GS programs.
I'm using an Epson LX-80 with a Grappler (unbuffered) in slot 1 of my GS
(upgraded //e).  It does work at both speeds with all the programs that I
used with the //e, such as print shop and magic window II.  But apple Access
and Electronic Arts' music construction set both completely fail to talk to
my printer.  I know that access requires the modem to be connected to the
back port on the gs in order to work.  Could it be that these programs are
looking for a serial printer in the external ports?  Any help will be
appreciated.

                                May an Ogre Mk V not roll through your home,

                                                Bill Dickson

                                                DICKSON@HARTFORD.BITNET

gwyn@BRL.ARPA (Doug Gwyn, VLD/VMB) (05/23/87)

Worse than that, The Music Studio refused to work at all until I
disabled the Grappler+ I had in slot 1.  I think MCS only supports the
ImageWriter II, and since this seems to be the trend for IIGS-specific
software you should consider switching to an ImageWriter II on the
built-in serial port (I did this because I got tired of hassles).