Apple ImageWriter II - Manual (Page 10)

Insert the free end of the data cable into the printer port. If you have a Macintosh 128K or Macintosh
512K, tighten the connector’s thumbscrews for a secure connection.
Connecting the Printer Cable to the Macintosh Printer Port
If another connector (such as AppleTalk) occupies the printer port, connect to another port, for instance
the modem port.
Make sure you have a startup disk in the drive, and turn on the computer.
Turn the printer on and make sure the Select light is on.
Pull down the menu. If you see the Choose Printer accessory, connect or disconnect AppleTalk as
appropriate. Then select the device and/or port icon that matches your system.
If you see the Chooser accessory, first open the Control Panel to connect or disconnect AppleTalk. Then
select the Chooser to set the appropriate device and/or port icon. If you need help with these
procedures, see your owner’s guide for details.
By the Way: After making printer software choices, you may want to look at the Page Setup in the File
menu to check the printer’s name and other settings.
To test the ImageWriter II connection, press CAPS-LOCK into its down position. Then hold down
COMMAND and Shift while you press 4. Your ImageWriter II should start printing the contents of the
current screen.
If it does not, see the next section, “Solving Printer Software Problems,” and, if necessary, Chapter 5,
“General Troubleshooting.”
Solving Printer Software Problems
If you have a problem with your printer, check all your connections and make sure the printer is on and
selected. If these things are okay, you probably have a software problem. Read the section below that
pertains to your computer.
Macintosh Plus Software
Open the Control panel in the menu. Is AppleTalk connected or disconnected? Then select the
Chooser from the same menu. Have you selected the correct printer and port icons?
If you see the Choose Printer instead of the Chooser accessory on the menu, you haven’t installed the
right software on the current startup disk. To fix the problem, follow the instructions in the section “Using
the Installer” in Macintosh Plus, The Owner’s Guide.
Important!
Do not drag icons or use the Font D/A Mover to install printer software or the Chooser; run the Installer
program.
Macintosh 128K and Macintosh 512K Software
Go back to step 5 to make sure you’ve selected the correct status for AppleTalk (Connected or
Disconnected), and the appropriate printer and port icons.