Microsoft KB Archive/39177

Mac Daisy Link: Supported Serial Printers PSS ID Number: Q39177 Article last modified on 05-20-1991 PSS database name: M_DaisyLnk

1.1.3MS 1.1.4MS

MACINTOSH

Summary:

The following printers are supported by the Mac Daisy Link driver with Microsoft Word version 4.00:

Brother HR Series Diablo 630 NEC 7710 Qume LetterPro 20 Apple DaisyWheel

Other letter-quality printers should work correctly (with limited formatting) with the MDL driver in typewriter mode; however, specific compatibilities with this mode are not guaranteed.

To install the driver, do the following:


 * 1) Drag the Mac Daisy Link icon into the System Folder on the disk from which you start your computer.
 * 2) From the Apple menu, choose the Chooser.
 * 3) Select the MDL icon (specify the correct printer port). Close the Chooser dialog.

To select the appropriate mode for your printer, do the following:


 * 1) Start Microsoft Word version 4.00.
 * 2) From the File menu, choose Page Setup.
 * 3) Click the Options button.
 * 4) Click the Printers button.
 * 5) Click your choice of printer mode. Click OK.
 * 6) Make sure the Communications settings are correct for your printer. See your printer’s manual for the correct settings.
 * 7) Click OK.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.