NEWPRINT/Multi
Virtual Wi-Fi printer with web-browser output
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Buy NEWPRINT for $60 + $6.50 s/h (USA)
NOTE: Please use the contact page for international rates
Compatibility
- TRS80 Model 1/3/4/4p
- Apple II+/IIe/IIgs with Grappler+ or compatible parallel printer card
- Other vintage computers
Note: Other vintage computers may work with NEWPRINT if
they support a standard parallel printer but a custom cable may be required.
Requirements
- Wi-Fi requires a 2.4Ghz network. 5Ghz is not supported.
- Apple II series require a Grappler+ (or compatible) parallel printer card
- Power adapter (+5v DC) USB-C or standard barrel connector
Limitations
- TRS-80 is text only
- Apple II series emulates a 4-Color Imagewriter printer with PDF output option
- Apple II series supports text and Print Shop graphics
- Apple IIgs supports Print Shop/GS and GS/OS graphics output (requires Harmonie printer
drivers)
Reviews
- A nice review/overview by Brad Grier (here)
Details
- NEWPRINT/Multi is a Wi-Fi-enabled "virtual" printer adapter that connects to your computer's
printer port and your local Wi-Fi network to send printer output to any device that supports
a modern browser (iPad, Desktop PC, Mac, etc.).
- The NEWPRINT web interface can show printer output as plain text, hexadecimal values, Print
Shop graphics (Apple II), or Apple IIgs GS/OS graphics printing.
- Text mode output does not (currently) understand special printer control codes used by most
word processors (BOLD, multiple font sizes, Form Feed, etc.).
- The NEWPRINT web interface is
available from any browser on your local Wi-Fi network at newprint.local
- NEWPRINT uses the standard HTML WebSocket API so you can even write your own web-based or
desktop interface for displaying and processing NEWPRINT output.
Note: A power adapter (+5v DC) and printed User's Manual are not
included to keep prices low. See the PDF User's Manual below for more information.
Ribbon Cable Option
NEWPRINT/Multi comes with your choice of an Apple II or TRS-80 compatible ribbon cable.
TRS-80 Cable (34 pin edge connector)
Apple II Cable (26 pin IDC connector)
Screenshots
Apple II Printer Card Notes
- Some Grappler printer cards are missing pin #2. This is intentional and was designed to
prevent you from connecting your ribbon cable backwards. This is fine as NEWPRINT does not
require pin
#2.
- If you have an older NEWPRINT card please contact me for a fix.
Apple IIgs Notes
- Some IIgs models may require a "newer" Grappler+ card (with 74LS374 in U10). The "old"
Grappler+ card (with 74LS373 in U10) may have timing issues on the GS.
- My setup is a ROM01 IIgs with the older (373) Grappler+ card and I have no issues
- See this link for Apple's Tech Note on this issue
- If you are using one of the older Grappler+ cards (373 chip), set dip switch 1 to OFF
- If you are using one of the newer Grappler+ cards (374 chip), set dip switch 1 to ON
Apple II Series Cable Installation
- See the PDF User's Manual below for a few pictures and tips on how to install the ribbon
cable through the rear slots without damaging your cable