scott@max.acs.washington.edu (08/10/89)
Hi,...Could some who owns or have used a 1520 printer/plotter
give me some description/information about it?
Such as: -Is it a good printer/plotter?
-Is it DIRECTLY comparable with the C64?
-What paper size does it uses?
-What type of pens does it use and are they
still available?
-What software is it comparable with.
-How much a used one would ought to cost?
Could you reply as soon as possible, as I am trying to get one, soon.
Thanks in advance for your input........
Scott.seven@nuchat.UUCP (David Paulsen) (08/11/89)
In article <5489@max.acs.washington.edu> scott@max.acs.washington.edu writes: >Hi,...Could some who owns or have used a 1520 printer/plotter >give me some description/information about it? >Such as: -Is it a good printer/plotter? Depends on what your definition of "good" is. For some aplications it's probably adequate; not if you're thinking of CAD or drafting though. It uses a drum with teeny metal teeth to grip the paper and advance it, which is not a terribly precise system.. mine always jammed or failed to advance at embarrassing moments. The plotter itself is tiny: its footprint is about that of a good sized printing calculator. It is capable of printing text as well, with upper and lower case.. program listings are a real kick! Not real speedy though.. > -Is it DIRECTLY comparable with the C64? Yes, it works fine with the 64. Has the same serial bus connector as any of Commodore's printers. > -What paper size does it uses? 4-inch wide cash register tape. You ain't seen nuthin till you've seen 80 column text on four inches of cash register tape! (Seriously) > -What type of pens does it use and are they > still available? Not sure if you can still buy Commodore brand refill pens -- I wouldn't be surprised if you COULD -- but I understand there is a Radio Shack equivalent. The pens are little teeny ball-points; maybe 1/2 inch in length. I believe Alps made the printer for Commodore.. perhaps genuine Alps refil pens are a possibility. > -What software is it comparable with. It should work with any program that doesn't try anything fancy in the way of graphics or custom fonts.. what? But this is a plotter, you're saying. Well, yessssss.. but the only software I've seen that took advantage of the plotting abilites was homebrew stuff. There's probably a commercial program that talks to this little plotter, but I've never heard of one. > -How much a used one would ought to cost? Near the end, we were selling them for $49.95 new.. this was 1985 or thereabouts in a little computer store in Everett, Washington. >Could you reply as soon as possible, as I am trying to get one, soon. >Thanks in advance for your input........ > > >Scott. Hope it helps! David -- David Paulsen ..uunet!nuchat!seven ||| The Curiosity Shop BBS, 713/488-7836 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crazy Dave's Computer Emporium: "If we don't have it, we'll get you!"
scott@max.acs.washington.edu (08/12/89)
In article <13412@nuchat.UUCP>, seven@nuchat.UUCP (David Paulsen) writes: > In article <5489@max.acs.washington.edu> scott@max.acs.washington.edu writes: >>Hi,...Could some who owns or have used a 1520 printer/plotter >>give me some description/information about it? >>Such as: -Is it a good printer/plotter? Reply....... Thanks to everyone for reponding to my inquirry. Now I have a clear idea what a 1520 is and does. Sincerely, Scott.
phoenix@ms.uky.edu (R'ykandar Korra'ti) (08/13/89)
In article <13412@nuchat.UUCP> seven@nuchat.UUCP (David Paulsen) writes: >Not sure if you can still buy Commodore brand refill pens... >...but I understand there is a Radio Shack equivalent. There is indeed a Radio Shack pen equivalent; a guy who used to live around here had a 1520 and that's where he got his pens. You might be able to just carry in a blank and match it up. >> -What software is it comparable with. >...the only software I've seen that took >advantage of the plotting abilites was homebrew stuff. There's >probably a commercial program that talks to this little plotter, >but I've never heard of one. I seem to recall that FlexiDraw 5.5 would talk to it, as well as to another, similar little plotter, the name of which escapes me. FlexiDraw isn't a great paint programme, but it's not too bad. Its printer support is truly excellent. I own a Diablo C150 (parallel port colour inkjet), which I'd not seen anything support in C64/128 land (I use it on my Amiga), but Flexidraw supported it out of the box. - R'ykandar -- | "Signature V1.2.1.2..." | phoenix@ms.uky.edu | phoenix@ukma.bitnet | | "Got enough addresses, bub?" | CIS 72406,370 | PLink: Skywise | | "Alms! Alms! Laser printers for the poor!" | QLink: Bearclaw |
rcop@neabbs.UUCP (ROBERT COP) (08/19/89)
Hi!...the 1520 is a plotter with 4 color cablebility, it uses 11,4 cm paper...and the price varies from $100 to $200 (new) a used one must not cost more than $50... It is a very good device, very high definition... Signed...Robert Cop..(I use a 1520 myself!)