kev@voder.UUCP (Kevin Hoskins) (11/12/85)
I would like any input and suggestions in response to the
following question:
Should I purchase a printer that is either Commodore compatible or has
a built-in interface or should I purchase a printer and an interface
seperately.
This question came to mind when I was trying to decide whether or
not to purchase the Star SL-10C Commodore compatable dot matrix (NLQ)
printer. Since in the future I do plan to purchase an IB* work-alike,
would it be better, money-wise, to purchase something like an Epson FX-80
and the needed interface for my '64, (~ $400 - $450) or the $228 Star.
The Epson will be able to interface directly with the work-alike, but
the Star, without modification, will not.
As far as capabilities, I would like to have the printer provide;
super and sub scripts (it must do so by using 1/2 linefeed)
underlining
bold and double stike
near-letter quality
etc.
If you can contribute please do so by mail.
Thanks
Kevin
kdale@vaihingen-emh.arpa (Keith Dale) (11/15/85)
It's my understanding that the SG-10C is just an SG-10 with Star's C-64 interface already installed. If you want a printer that is compatible with most everything, go with the SG-10 (which is more or less Epson code compatible) and something like Cardo's C-64 interface. Then, if you need an IBM compatible printer, you've got one with no modifications (just dump the C-64 int.). An SG-10 plus interface at ~$300 is a better deal to me than an FX-80 and interface at ~ $475 (or even at $325!). Keith <kdale@vaihingen-emh.arpa>