bernar@crystal.ARPA (06/13/84)
[ non-blank line ] I would like to buy a cheap dot-matrix printer for my C64, mainly for program listings and personal word processing. I don't care much for speed but want a dependable machine with a reasonably readable print and easy to find replacement parts ( such as ribbons ). I've considered Commodore's MPS-801, 1525 and 1526 but it seems one can get a better deal with a third party product. Maybe I'm wrong. Any suggestions, comments and advice from the more experienced people of the net would be greatly appreciated. Would anyone describe the mayor differences between the 1525 and 1526 ?. Please respond by mail, as usual, and if I consider the info. to be of general interest I'll post it to the net. Thanx in advance and happy computing. Bernardo Feijoo.
bernar@uwvax.UUCP (06/24/84)
[sacrifice line] The following is a summary of responses to my query: *** Which cheap-dot-matrix-printer should I consider for use *** with my C64 ? Most people recommended the Gemini 10X from Star Micronics. It has many features for the price and the ones who recommended it reported positive experiences with it. The price ranges from $269 to $300 (discounted). Some others recommended the EPSON line of printers (MX80, RX80, FX80 and LQ-1500), mentioning their features, dependability and good price. Someone included the Oki 92 for $425 (discounted price). The CBM line was either not mentioned or disregarded as not being worth the price tag. For the parallel to serial interface most people recommended either the Cardco/G interface (for about $80) or the one put out by Star Micronics (for ~ $60). There's also a so-called "economy" interface by Cardco for around $50. I considered all the facts and decided to go for the Gemini 10X, I got it for $275. I also got a Star Micronics interface for $60. The EPSON line impressed me well but I could not find such a good price. The printer and interface are now two days old and I've done a small amount of testing that has been satisfactory except for a couple of problems that I'll post in a separate article. The print quality is very good, the printer is reasonably quiet and the speed suits me fine. I would like to thank all of you who responded. You've been very helpful. Bernardo Feijoo.