The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication with Mac OS compatible computers via LocalTalk connectors. The 9-pin connector supports serial communication with DOS/Windows computers. The configuration switch allows you to change communication rates and protocols. The Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers. All ports are active which allows for simultaneous communications.
LaserWriter Pro 630
The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication with Mac OS compatible computers via LocalTalk connectors. The 9-pin connector supports serial communication with DOS/Windows computers. The configuration switch allows you to change communication rates and protocols. The Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers. The Ethernet connection supports Ethernet communication via an AUI-15 connection with transceiver. The HDI-30 connection supports a SCSI hard drive used for font storage. All ports are active which allows for simultaneous communications.
LaserWriter 12/640PS
The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication with Mac OS compatible computers via LocalTalk connectors. The Communication Switch allows you to change communication rates and protocols. The IEEE-1284 Bi-Directional Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers. The Ethernet port supports Ethernet communication via an AUI-15 connection with transceiver. All ports are active which allows for simultaneous communications.
LaserWriter 16/600PS
The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication with Mac OS compatible computers via LocalTalk connectors. The configuration switch allows you to change communication rates and protocols. The Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers. The Ethernet connection supports Ethernet communication via an AUI-15 connection with transceiver. The HDI-30 connection supports a SCSI hard drive used for font storage. The RJ-11 port is present if the optional LaserWriter 16/600 PS Fax Card is installed. All ports are active which allows for simultaneous communications.
LaserWriter 8500
The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication with Mac OS compatible computers via LocalTalk connectors. The Communication Switch allows you to change communication rates and protocols. The IEEE-1284 Bi-Directional Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers. The Ethernet connection supports Ethernet communication via an AAUI-15 connection with transceiver or the RJ-45 connection. You can only use one Ethernet port at a time, not both simultaneously. The SCSI connector allows for connection of an external hard drive for font storage.
LaserWriter Pro 810
The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication with Mac OS compatible computers via LocalTalk connectors. The 9-pin connector supports serial communication with DOS/Windows computers. The Ethernet connections support Ethernet communication via two RJ-45 connections. The 25-pin SCSI connection supports a SCSI hard drive used for font storage. All ports are active which allows for simultaneous communications.