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Any current printers work with OS 9? - N-OS X-tasy! - 07-25-2006
I have a client who needs to purchase a new printer to use with OS 9. Anyone know if such a beast is available?
EDIT: Should have mentioned they need an inexpensive ink jet.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - Harbourmaster - 07-25-2006
My Canon IP4000n works great with OS9 as well as X , the IP 5000 also works in 9 IIRC.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - Carm - 07-25-2006
How inexpensive? What is their price range?
Carm
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - N-OS X-tasy! - 07-25-2006
[quote Harbourmaster]My Canon IP4000n works great with OS9 as well as X , the IP 5000 also works in 9 IIRC.
Thanks, Ken. I saw those on Canon's website; unfortunately, they no longer seem to be available.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - N-OS X-tasy! - 07-25-2006
[quote Carm]How inexpensive? What is their price range?
Carm
No more than $50.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - Racer X - 07-25-2006
they need to look on craigslist for an Epson SC 740, or the likes.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - N-OS X-tasy! - 07-25-2006
Screw Epson.
(Not that I don't appreciate your input -- thanks.)
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - Racer X - 07-25-2006
hey, you are the one with a customer who wants a new printer, that isn't Epson, and is under $50 and has native OS 9 drivers.
I figure ANY printer you can find that is in good used shape under $50 that has native OS 9 drivers fits the bill.
Gotta be someone who does DTP and has some very expensive OS 8/9 only software, and doesn't want to enter the 21st century.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - MacMagus - 07-25-2006
> Screw Epson.
Well, that rules out 90% of your options.
Look for a Canon i560. They often run under $100 dollars nowadays. I don't know that they work WELL but there's an OS 9 driver.
[Edit] Yeah, I know it's supposed to be under $50 bucks, but your choices are limited.
Re: Any current printers work with OS 9? - N-OS X-tasy! - 07-25-2006
[quote Racer X]Gotta be someone who does DTP and has some very expensive OS 8/9 only software, and doesn't want to enter the 21st century.
No, they're just folks who have to stretch every dollar. They're planning to move to a Mac mini soon, but it's not in the cards just now.