Re: [NTLK] Modern Printers w IrDA lens

From: Jochen Schäfer (js.josch_at_gmx.de)
Date: Mon Feb 16 2004 - 06:20:06 PST


MKow1234_at_aol.com wrote:
> Hello Everyone:
>
> Yes, I have many Newton questions today. :O)
> I saw an ad for a new portable printer series from Canon. One of these, the
> Canon i70 Bubble Jet Printer, has an IrDA lens. The spec said "Windows
> compatible only," but I figure nobody at Canon was too concerned with whether this
> device could communicate with a Newton. Has anybody used this printer with a
> Newton? What about the Canon BJC 55? It also has an IrDA lens.
If you would write printer driver, all is possible ;-)

> I have not had any success in getting my Newton to print to any printer with
> my Newton Print Pack serial cable (I tried my Canon S600 and my girlfriend's
> ancient HP DeskJet 682). I figure it would be easier to find a printer that
> can communicate via the IrDA. Any feedback would be welcome. Thank you.
I have successfully printed to an HP DJ310 and to several HP LJs with Irda.

Jochen

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