larry@extel.UUCP (01/30/85)
The printer mentioned is made by Shinwa of Japan their model CPA-80 and as mentioned in the article is differentiated from the older CP-80 by the switch panel on the right side. The spec sheet speed of the CPA-80 is 100cps vs 80cps for the CP-80. This printer is distributed by several sources in the US. I even went into K-Mart one time and found the CP-80 mechanism inside the skin of an Atari or Commadore (I don't remember which). K-Mart thus may be a good source of ribbon cartridges. Larry ihnp4!tellab1!extel!larry