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- Page 2 WARNINGS Orange Micro Inc. reserves all rights in the software incorporated in PROM or EPROM in the Grappler 9 Pin and in the Users Manual. Any infringement of those copyrights will be prose- cuted to the fullest extent allowed by the law.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED Introduction What’s In The Package Installing The Grappler 9 Pin How To Use The Grappler 9 Pin Step 1: Getting To Know Your Software Step 2: Installing The Right Printer Step 3: Setting The Grappler DIP Switch Apple IIGS and Apple IIc Installation Tests... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Macintosh computers send out serial information, expecting a serial printer. The Grappler 9 Pin is a unique printer cable that actually converts information from serial to parallel. This conversion allows you to connect your Apple to a parallel printer instead of an ImageWriter, thus increasing the number of printer choices available to you. -
Page 5: How To Use The Grappler 9 Pin
3 . With the power to all units off, plug the Grappler 9 Pin printer connector into your parallel printer port. Refer to your printer users guide for the location of this port and any specific printer instructions. 4 . Locate the computer cable and insert this into the back of the Apple where the small printer symbol is found. -
Page 6: Step 1: Getting To Know Your Software
In order to pave the way for error-free operation of the Grappler 9 pin, it is recommended that you take each of these steps one at a time. STEP 1: Getting to Know Your Software Some software libraries may hold only one or two pro- grams, others may include hundreds. -
Page 7: Step 3: Setting The Grappler Dip Switch
for your particular printer. The GRAPPLER DIP switch is comprised of four small switch handles that can be selected to ON or OFF. To set the DIP switch, use a pen or similar pointed object to change the handle direction depending on your program, set the DIP switch to either of the following modes: 1. -
Page 8: Apple Iigs And Apple Iic Installation Tests
The DIP switchs are a rocker type switch. In order to set it properly, push down on the ON side to set it ON and push down the OFF side to set it OFF. Always unplug the Grappler 9 Pin power supply while changing the DIP switches. -
Page 9: Macintosh Installation Tests
Is the cable correctly attached between the Grappler 9 Pin and printer? Is the Grappler 9 Pin transformer plugged into the wall and the interface? Is the Grappler 9 Pin connected to the Apple? 4 . -
Page 10: Installation Double-Checks
Some printers have an option for controlling the eighth data bit If this option is available, make sure your printer is set for EIGHT data bits, If you are using the Grappler 9 Pin in parallel mode and are printing graphics, failure to set switch D to the ON... -
Page 11: Daisy Wheel Printers On A Mac
)- If you are All Text is Printed in I t a l i c s (l I c Plus and Il using the Grappler 9 Pin in parallel mode to print text docu- ments, set switch A to the OFF position Pages Do Not Properly Align in Multiple Page Docu- ments - This problem is most often caused by the printer’s... -
Page 12: 512K Mac To Grappler Cable
Inside Tip Positive GRAPPLER TO 512K MAC CABLE DIAGRAM Mac 512K users can purchase a special cable (PN: 70CAB0051 2) direotly from Orange Micro Inc. This cable allows 512K users to connect to most parallel 9 Pin printers. Wire List... -
Page 13: Radio Frequency Interference
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart j of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-... -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
Orange Micro Inc. disclaims any liability to users of the Grappler 9 Pin for consequential damages of any kind arising from or connected with the use of the Grappler 9 Pin board. This warranty is void in cases of misuse, abuse, abnormal conditions of operations or attempts to alter or modify the function of a part or assembly.