Figure 1 LaserWriter Select 300 ports
The mini DIN-8 connection supports serial communication with only Mac OS compatible computers via a serial Peripheral 8 cable. AppleTalk is not an option with the LaserWriter Select 300. There is no support for communication with DOS/Windows compatible computers.
LaserWriter Select 310
Figure 2 LaserWriter Select 310 ports
The mini DIN-8 connection supports Postscript Level 1 serial communications with only Mac OS compatible computers via a serial Peripheral 8 cable. AppleTalk is not an option with the LaserWriter Select 310. The Centronics (parallel) port allows for parallel printing from DOS/Windows computers, using Postscript Level 1. The LaserWriter Select 310 does not support simultaneous communications.
LaserWriter Select 360
Figure 3 LaserWriter Select 360 ports
The mini DIN-8 connection supports AppleTalk communication via LocalTalk connectors to Mac OS compatible computers. The 25-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 RJ-11 port is present if the optional LaserWriter Select 360 Fax Card is installed.