Apple ImageWriter II LocalTalk Option Installation Instructions

About this manual

This document provides step-by-step installation instructions for equipping an Apple ImageWriter II printer with a LocalTalk interface card. It covers requirements, hardware preparation, and safety warnings regarding power and component handling.

The guide details the physical installation process, including removing the front cover, setting DIP switches to enable network mode, installing support posts, inserting the LocalTalk card, and connecting the ground wire. It concludes with instructions for reassembling the printer and connecting it to an AppleTalk network.

What's inside

• What You Need
• Install the Card
• Set the DIP Switch
• Connect the LocalTalk Card
• Reassemble the Printer
• Connect to the Network

Frequently asked questions

What specific condition determines which guide a user should follow for the ImageWriter II?

Users with models that have a power socket on the side of the printer must use this booklet, while others should read the LocalTalk Option User's Guide.

What is the required position for DIP switch SW2-4 to allow the printer to function on an AppleTalk network?

The switch must be set to the closed, or down, position toward the front of the printer.

What specific action must be taken regarding the LocalTalk connector box cable before connecting it to the printer?

The user must ensure that the printer is turned off and disconnect any existing cable from the computer's printer port.