ColorShare

ColorShare, originally known as GrayShare, refers to software developed by Apple Computer that allowed printers without built-in networking hardware (typically QuickDraw-reliant models) to be shared over a LocalTalk or EtherTalk network.Glossary of Terms, Apple Computer. Archived 1998-01-10.
==History==
GrayShare was introduced in January 1993 with the StyleWriter II, which also enabled it to print over 130 shades of gray from Macs that supported color.New Printers & Scanner by Mark H. Anbinder, TidBITS #159. 1993-01-18.Printer Drivers and Cables (PDF) by Apple Service Source, p.3-4, 6. 1996-02-25. Mirrored by Repair Your Mac. The software later became known as ColorShare with the introduction of Color StyleWriter models. As Apple and adopted USB in 1998 and exited the printer market in 1999, the software was superseded by USB Printer Sharing.USB Printer Sharing 1.0 Document and Software, Apple Computer. 2000-06-12. Archived 2002-06-11.
==Usage==
ColorShare or GrayShare can be enabled on a supported device by accessing the printer options through the Chooser in classic Mac OS. Supported StyleWriter inkjet printers require the Printer Share extension to be installed. Supported LaserWriter printers require the LaserWriter 300 extension to be installed.Sharing an Apple Printer on a Mac Network by Matthew Glidden, About This Particular Macintosh. 2002-01.
===Supported devices===
*StyleWriter (by using the StyleWriter II driver)
*StyleWriter II
*StyleWriter 1200
*Color StyleWriter Pro
*Color StyleWriter 2200
*Color StyleWriter 2400
*Apple Color Printer
*Personal LaserWriter LS
*Personal LaserWriter 300
*LaserWriter Select 300
==References==
==See also==
*Color StyleWriter LocalTalk Module, a network device for inkjet printer sharing over LocalTalk.
*PhotoGrade, a printer option to improve the appearance of photographic output.
*StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter, a network device for inkjet printer sharing over Ethernet.
==External links==
*Apple Printer Technology at Apple (archived 1997-12-10)
**Technical Note PR510: Printer Driver Q&As: StyleWriter II driver differences (1993-03-17, mirrored)
*USB Printer Sharing: GrayShare 2000 by Paolo Rodrigues at Low End Mac (2000-06-16)
Category:Apple printer software
Category:Classic Mac OS software
Category:1993 introductions