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uv23
Nov 26, 2003, 02:49 PM
Hi everyone. So I'm very close now to switching (12" PowerBook) but I've noticed some disturbing threads on printer compatability. I have an HP LaserJet 1300 and I want to be sure I'm not going to be screwed when I switch from XP to OSX. Are there driver issues that I need to be aware of? Thanks very much.


jadariv
Nov 26, 2003, 03:49 PM
I would check HP's website for driver information. Initially, all of our older HP printers at the office did not work with panther. I kept telling everyone to settle down and wait. Eventually, (it took a few weeks) all of our printer drivers were updated on there site. Not quite sure how old your printer is but there will probably be a driver. Our laserjet 4000n worked automatically with no extra drivers with panther.
uv23
Nov 26, 2003, 03:50 PM
The 1300 is a relatively new model, so hopefully there are fully functional drivers. Thanks for the info.
Tim Flynn
Nov 26, 2003, 04:29 PM
I have my Epson C80 plugged into one PC running Win 2K and a HP IIIP laser plugged into another PC.
I can print to either from my G5 running Panther.

Too cool is very much an understatement :cool:
I am a switcher also. Still use PC for some stuff.
uv23
Nov 26, 2003, 04:30 PM
Originally posted by Tim Flynn
I have my Epson C80 plugged into one PC running Win 2K and a HP IIIP laser plugged into another PC.
I can print to either from my G5 running Panther.

Too cool is very much an understatement :cool:
I am a switcher also. Still use PC for some stuff.

Ahhhh so if I have my PC (running XP) and my powerbook on the same router at home, I can print through the network? Have to admit I'm no networkign genius so I didn't know I could do printer sharing from PC to Mac.
Tim Flynn
Nov 26, 2003, 04:35 PM
With Panther you can, and its very easy to do.
uv23
Nov 26, 2003, 04:38 PM
Would you mind giving me a rundown on how to do it from both the XP/X side? If I can just leave my printer plugged into the PC, that'd be dandy. Cheers. :)
mklos
Nov 26, 2003, 04:40 PM
I just looked and your HP LJ 1300 is in the list of HP Printers so YES it is totally compatible with Mac OS X.3. Sharing this printer across a network is extremely easy! If you have any problems, just post them here and someone will help you out.