stott (10/08/82)
Re the requests concerning the Sinclair printer for the ZX-81: Gladstone
Electronics, 1585 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14217, carries this device
in their latest catalog. Their telephone number is 1-800-833-8400.
The ad states that this printer offers full alpha-numerics in addition
to the Sinclair graphics characters. Printing speed is 50 characters
per second with 32 characters per line and 9 lines per vertical inch.
Unit comes with a roll of paper 65 feet long by 4 inches wide. Replacement
paper cost is not specified but I understand it is quite expensive.
The cost of the basic printer is $99.95.
The same catalog also lists a ZX99 control system for the ZX-81 which
features a printer interface ( RS232 ). A full size typewriter style
keyboard and case are also advertised for those rare individuals who
absolutely detest the minuscule keyboard. Most of us know the keyboard
is the real challange of the zx-81. Programming isnt really an effort
unless you occasionally drop a few choice characters.
Bill Stottlemyer
ITT Telecommunicationsdoug (10/10/82)
I just can't believe that the ZX-81 has a printer that prints at 50 characters/second. I've seen the thing run and it can't barely print to the screen at that rate!