I can't get ImageWriter ii to work with Macintosh Classic

[dylan4397]

So, now I checked the continuity to the printer port connection on the logic board of the Mac. Everything here seems fine.

 

[johnklos]

Do you have another Mac for testing? Or any other cables?

 

[dylan4397]

No, this is my first 68k Mac. I do have some newer Macs like the iMac G3 and G4, but they don't have the serial connector. I also don't have any other cables, but it seemed fine from my testing with a multimeter.

 

[dylan4397]

After watching some videos, I noticed that the Mac doesn't even give an error message when the printer doesn't print/ communication issue. I also noticed that most of the models have 'ImageWriter' text on the top of the printer and mine says nothing beside the Apple logo. I doubt that this means anything functionality-wise, but I though maybe these models work somewhat differently? (It sure is yellow, and definitely needs a retrobrite like the Mac.)

 

[MrFahrenheit]

Could it be the serial ports on your Mac are not working properly?

 

[dylan4397]

Maybe. I got continuity from each pin on the serial cable to the board, but maybe it to be a more complex logic board issue.