Lexmark Optra S 1255 and mac 10.6.8--not working?  I have a 1284 cable, installed drivers, but it just swirls and states "printer offline"?  Anybody?  I really like this old laser printer.  thanks for looking

1.  Hello
2.  Problem with old laser printer and compatibility.
3.  My computer is a iMac
4.  running 10.6.8
5.  printer:  Lexmark Optra S 1255
6.  bought a IEEE 1284 printer cable
7.  installed drivers
8.  When I add the printer, it just swirls and state"printer offline"
9.  Any advise would be greatly appreciated?

Explain #8.
Did you restart after adding the drivers?
If you open the System Profiler, under Firewire or Printers what do yo see?
(Apple Menu/About this Mac/More Info/Firewire or Printer)
If it sees them then you know it's a configuration problem.

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