> >In my case, I'm using a laserwriter IIf.  On the back is a 25-pin D-sub
> >connector (labeled RS-232C), an 8-pin mini-din and a numerical selection
> >wheel.  For connections, I'm using the 8-pin din connected via a 9-pin
> >to 9-pin serical cable (formerly used to hook up a now defunct
> >stylewriter.)

If the 8 pin connector is a localtalk connector, wouldn't you need to be
using the 25 pin and a null modem adapter?