SMALLEY.Upenn-1100%Rand-Relay@sri-unix.UUCP (01/04/84)
From: SMALLEY.Upenn-1100@Rand-Relay (LIZZZZARDS!!!)
I have a pretty good 64K print buffer - the Angel by Ligo Research Inc.
This buffer is great - it has both serial and parallel inputs AND outputs
so that you can use it as an interface converter, saving you a serial card
for some other device for example. The only wierd thing is the paralle
connectors use 20 pin edge connectors, available for $3.00 from Ligo, or
$48.00 for a set of parallel cables (which interface with Centronics 36 pin
connectors). Baud rates up to 19.2KB are supported, but serial devices
running faster than 2400 must be matched on the buffers input and output
speeds. Settings can be changed via 3 banks of 8 dip switches, hidden
under a lid on the top of the unit. Functions are CLEAR, PAGE_SKIP, COPY,
PAGE_RE-PRINT, HOLD (input) and PAUSE (output). Two function keys allow
programed sequences to be entered. You can set it up to print a hex dump
of the buffer, or to generate multiple copies of a document.
Good stuff was the operating manual's appendices which showed how to
set up the buffer for several configurations. Bad stuff, if you need the
parallel cables, the extra cost (50 bucks for cables like that isn't out
of line, just annoying). The Angel comes in a 64K size only, physicaly
it's 4.75x7.5x2 inches, external power pack is 2" cube which hangs right
on the outlet.
List price is $295, but I got my unit from an outfit in Delaware for
$250 which included shipping. Turn-around on the order was about 24 hours
because I had the unit in one working week (Wed. to Tues.) counting all
the time USnail possessed the order and buffer.
the place is INFOCON
P.O. Box 390
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2942
share and enjoy!