Pinpoint: Using Serial-To-Parallel Translators on IIc

The user has an Apple IIc and a parallel printer (i.e. Epson or Okidata) hooked up by way of a translator box. The user attempts to print and gets the message "No printer Connected'.
Problem:

Pinpoint (version 1.0/1.1/1.2) will not properly handle a parallel printer hooked up to a serial interface by way of a black box. This is because if a parallel printer is selected, it is assumed to be connected to a parallel interface, not a serial interface. The two interfaces handle handshaking differently.

Solution:

Until we come up with a more elaborate scheme for installing printers and interfaces, the pokes below will work. The user should start up the Pinpoint install disk, Select BASIC, and type the following commands. He should then re-install on AppleWorks.

Pokes for versions 1.0/1.1
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BLOAD PINPOINT.SYSTEM,A$2000,TSYS
POKE 20545,128
POKE 20546,5
BSAVE PINPOINT.SYSTEM,A$2000,TSYS,L15104

Then have the customer re-install on AppleWorks.

Poke for version 1.2
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BLOAD PINPOINT.SYSTEM,A$2000,TSYS
POKE 20552,128
POKE 20553,5
BSAVE PINPOINT.SYSTEM,A$2000,TSYS,L13568

Then have the customer re-install on AppleWorks.

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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012