Yes, yes, I know...why would anyone in their right mind still be using a Performa 6400? 
Well, I've had my Performa 6400 for over 12 years, and while it hasn't been my primary PC for many, many years now, I still keep it around to run an application from work that requires OS 7.x.
Anyway, I have a Color StyleWriter 2500 printer that I originally purchased with the computer, and surprisingly, it has held up just fine for the last 12 - 13 years. Unfortunately, it took a turn for the worse a couple of weeks ago, so I'm in the market for some variety of replacement. As the Performa has only Apple's serial 8-pin printer connector and no USB connectivity, I'm guessing that my options are pretty limited. That said, does anyone know where I could find a list of all the printers, both from Apple and from other manufacturers, that had an Apple printer port? I'm afraid that eBay is the only option at this point, as these types of printers haven't been manufactured for years. Unfortunately, there isn't that big of a selection of Color StyleWriters on eBay, and so I'd be willing to settle for a printer from another manufacturer - if only I knew which printers were available with Apple ports back in the day.
Unless there's some type of Apple printer port to USB adapter out there, I think this is my only option. That said, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Well, I've had my Performa 6400 for over 12 years, and while it hasn't been my primary PC for many, many years now, I still keep it around to run an application from work that requires OS 7.x.Anyway, I have a Color StyleWriter 2500 printer that I originally purchased with the computer, and surprisingly, it has held up just fine for the last 12 - 13 years. Unfortunately, it took a turn for the worse a couple of weeks ago, so I'm in the market for some variety of replacement. As the Performa has only Apple's serial 8-pin printer connector and no USB connectivity, I'm guessing that my options are pretty limited. That said, does anyone know where I could find a list of all the printers, both from Apple and from other manufacturers, that had an Apple printer port? I'm afraid that eBay is the only option at this point, as these types of printers haven't been manufactured for years. Unfortunately, there isn't that big of a selection of Color StyleWriters on eBay, and so I'd be willing to settle for a printer from another manufacturer - if only I knew which printers were available with Apple ports back in the day.
Unless there's some type of Apple printer port to USB adapter out there, I think this is my only option. That said, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
