LaserWriter Pro Energy Star Caveat -- Matthew Cravit <mbc@fractal.cl.msu.edu> writes: "I recently installed the LaserWriter Pro Energy Star software on a LaserWriter Pro 630, which puts the printer into a power saver mode after a certain amount of idle time, reducing power usage by 70 percent according to Apple. After calling Apple about an unrelated matter, I asked about this software, and the representative said that they do not specifically recommend installing it because some users have reported problems with bands of toner forming on the first few pages after the printer wakes up, apparently since the toner is not being rotated during the power saving cycle. This software, by the way, only works with the LaserWriter Pro 610 and 630." [When I called Apple to confirm this, the tech support guy could not find any specific problems in the database, but he had heard of some unresolved issues. If you experience streaking after your LaserWriter Pro has been asleep, stop using the Energy Star software. Otherwise, use it to save energy and money. -Adam]
Thoughtful, detailed coverage of the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, plus the best-selling Take Control ebooks.
View Extra Audio Details in Snow Leopard
In Snow Leopard, Option-clicking the Volume icon in the menu bar displays a list of sound input and output devices. Choose one to switch to it; it's much easier than using the Sound preference pane. Also, hold Shift and click the icon to set the system volume, which is separate from the general output volume.
Submitted by
Doug McLean
Published in TidBITS 193.
Subscribe to our weekly email edition.
- Administrivia
- Murdoch Buys Delphi
- DarkStar In hiding
- SimCity 2000 Bummer
- User Expectations
- MessagePad System Update
- Developing for the MessagePad
- Adjustable Keyboard Problem
- InterNews 1.0
LaserWriter Pro Energy Star Caveat
malware and network threats, to keep Mac users safe from the
dangers of the Internet. Fully compatible with Mac OS X Lion.
Download a free trial. <http://www.intego.com/vbtx>
