Just so you know, we have a few 8.6 Macs networked to our new Lexmark
printers and they seem to be working OK.


> The following is for information only and to let you know that a
> issue exists that is being dealt with.
>
> Some schools are beginning to get HP and Lexmark printers that will
> not work with OS 8.6 and OS 9.x Macs over the network. These printers
> do not have Appletalk. They do work fine with OS X though. They will
> work with Macs that have USB for a direct connection.
>
> There are a couple ideas being considered to deal with this. In the
> meantime those of you who schools with these printers can either move
> older printers around to best effect.
>
> If you call the help desk about one of these printers a work order
> will be created. The help desk will be asking what Mac you're using.
> What version of the Mac OS you have. And which printer this is. This
> information will help determine the scope of the resolution selected
>
> There is one idea that will require a bit of testing. If you'd like
> to help, please let me know. It requires an all OS 9 lab, does not
> require upgrading to OS X, and will not disrupt your lab schedule
>
> Again, this only affects Macs. PC will go along as before. And for
> Mac users, the problem is receiving attention. And a summary of
> options will be on the desk of the Director of IS very, very soon.
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> Dale Bottrell
> Mesa Public Schools
> Computer Repair Technician
> Plan for the worst, work for the best
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