Yep, it was a networking issue causing the slow boot up. Still can get the Stylewriter II to work. I'm afraid it's dead.
Thanks for the help. Spence --- Spencer Carter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For travel purposes, I recently switched my PB 1400 > configurations for modem use rather than DSL. Now > it's really slow to boot up. I've tried all the > usual maintenance stuff, but it's still slooooow. > Any suggestions would be appreciated. It sounds like it might be looking for a network - did you have it linked to a network before? I would try switching off Appleshare in the extensions manager, or trashing the"Appleshare Prep" file in preferences. > Also, for anyone who has a Stylewriter II, if the > ink cartridge is dry, should the printer still be > found by the Mac? Mine seemed to work (sort of) when > I first set it up after many moons. Now I get a > message essentially telling me that the printer > can't be found and to check the setting in Chooser, > blah, blah. The printer should be recognized, then give you an error message when you try to print. Check to see if another application is using the port - I would check Appletalk first. This could even be related to your other problem, perhaps? -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
