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QD 39 - GrayShare Software Update (07-Dec-95)

Q What are the key features of the Grayshare Software Update?

A The key features of this Update include:

Printer Sharing so you can easily share your StyleWriter or Personal LaserWriter LS in a diverse network environment consisting of LocalTalk, EtherTalk and TokenTalk.
GrayScale printing for high-quality images.
New driver architecture for more efficient printing.
Broad-range support: this driver upgrade supports five printers, the StyleWriter, StyleWriter II, Personal LaserWriter LS, LaserWriter Select 300, and the Personal LaserWriter 300.

The GrayShare Software Update disk contains:

Chooser (7.3)
LaserWriter 300 (1.2)
Printer Share (1.1)
StyleWriter II (1.2)
Read Me file

Here are the versions of the software a customer needs:

StyleWriter II (1.2) - For StyleWriter and owners.
LaserWriter 300 (1.2) - For the LaserWriter Select 300, Personal LaserWriter 300, and Personal LaserWriter LS.
Printer Share (1.1) - If you are using Printer Share 1.0, or have a StyleWriter or LaserWriter LS.

How to get the software:

The GrayShare Software Update is available through several electronic online services, including eWorld at: Computer Center/Apple Computer/Apple Technical Support/USA Apple Software Updates/Macintosh/Printing Software/Other Printing Software.

It can also be obtained through Apple resellers who can download it from AppleLink.

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