[comp.sys.cbm] MPS-1000 Replacement parts

seven@nuchat.UUCP (David Paulsen) (01/02/88)

I tried replying thru email, but no go.  Aaron asks:

> Hello Netters!
> I busted a gear on my MPS1000 printer.  Its a gear that comes off the platen
> motor.  I know that Commodore contracted Epson to build these printers.  Any
> ideas on how to get a replacement gear?
> 
> Aaron Voyles
> voyles@silver.bacs.indiana.edu

True, Epson did build the 1000.  In Epson-speak, it's an LQ-80 or LX-80 model
"Homewriter". Try ordering replacement gears from Epson for either of those two
models.

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