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************ Topic 14 Tue Jun 02, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) Sub: recommended printers? There seems to be a need for a listing of printers people can use with their current software. Read on for more details. 12 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 1 Tue Jun 02, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) These printers listed below are fairly common, cheaply priced, and guaranteed to work with almost any piece of software. Star $129 NX-1001 (believe this is just a fancy NX-1000) 9 pin - slow - but works with all Epson 9 pin software Panasonic $149 KXP1180i (get the "i" version - newest one) 9 Pin - a lot of features - but if you do only Geos and other bitmap work you won't use them. Nice paper handling, low priced consumables. $199 KXP1123 24 pin - nice Numbers to call USA FLEX 1-800-USA-FLEX Midwest Micro-Peripherals 1-800-423-8215 Computer Shopper is filled with ads, if you want to do some shopping you could probably save some bucks. Ask what the shipping charges are before you buy. A lot of cut rate deals aren't after the shipping charges. ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 2 Tue Jun 02, 1992 PAUL-MB (Forwarded) I like my MPS 1200 - it's an Epson compatible and 1525 compatible. Plus it can double as an IBM printer if Doomsday ever comes ;) (: Paul :) ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 3 Wed Jun 03, 1992 P.CATCHPOLE [Mike] (Forwarded) the Kxp-1123 is a good 24 pin choice. I use mine with a G-wiz interface, and it runs very well indeed. The WRITE STUFF is generally the best choice for this printer... ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 4 Thu Jul 16, 1992 T.ADAMS2 (Forwarded) I am still getting used to my new Panasonic KX-P2123, but so far it is really nice! My interface can't >be had any longer [most higher end types would do?] but I have NO real complaints, am just hoping to find color S-W and drivers for my color kit (haven't installed it yet)! It is every bit as quiet as it's made out to be, too! [tim adams] ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 5 Fri Jul 17, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) If you tell us what color printer(s) your KX-P2123 emulates I am sure we culd point you to a couple of drivers to try. ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 6 Sat Jul 18, 1992 HOWIE-CBM (Forwarded) Tim, I believe that any software that allows for user defined printer files, and user defined character input, will let you use the color features to some degree. For example with Pocket Writer unused pitches could be redefined for printing lines of defined color. Defining characters, and embedding them within text ought to allow for character defined colors. Redefining characters with PW would give 9 possible color codes. You would lose the WYSIWYG feature, but considering the pretty output, it might be a worthwhile tradeoff. If you do this with your word processor, be sure to save the re-defining as templates, so that it only has to be done once. :) Howie ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 7 Sat Jul 18, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) You could also save each "command line" as a file and append it into your text where you need it. Example: qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq (append +red) qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq (append +black) qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Where +red, +black would contain the line of escape code need to change colors. This is sometimes the best approach with programs such as Paperclip iii because some commands will not fit within the six-eight digits assigned for printer commands. ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 8 Tue Nov 10, 1992 J.PEEPLES [CPM Survivor] (Forwarded) Just bought a Epson ActionPrinter 5000 (LQ-570 equivalent), a fast 24- pin printer, for $211. So far it is compatible with everything, and can use existing Epson 9-pin printer drivers without modification most of the time, including fully compatible 9-pin graphics modes. Also has special features: true 360*360 graphics, 11 LQ fonts (two are scalable like a laser printers), and very nice, dark print quality, even on graphics. Probably the most exceptional thing, though, is the paper handling capability. It's internal tractor feed can operate as a push or a pull tractor, and it can paper park, and feed from the back, bottom, or front. Single sheets can be fed from the top or front, and you can buy single or double bin sheet feeders if you want that capability. All in all, I couldn't be more pleased with this printer. I have no complaints...well, only one real complaint...they never include character width tables with printers anymore! I have completed a working PaperClip III driver that can do proportionality, but without the printer width tables (which I have written off for and hopefully should get soon), it does me little good... (BTW, as soon as I get the char widths, I'll upload the driver...) ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 9 Wed Nov 11, 1992 R.KNOP1 [Rob Knop] (Forwarded) Do they still plot the bitmaps of the characters on grids in the appendicies? You could get widths from that (a pain, though). They did that in the manual for my old (semi-retired) Gemini-10X, and I believe in the star NX-10 too... Also, you could get "cheap" character widths by printing out 80 of each character on a line and measuring... by printing lots, you reduce the effect that slight measurement errors have on your final calculated width. Or, you could wait for the character width tables to come in the mail ;) -Rob ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 10 Mon Nov 30, 1992 R.DORN10 [Doghouse.dad] (Forwarded) Help - A friend just bought a used 1526, but the operating manual is missing. Need control codes; secondary command channel commands, etc. Thanks, Doghouse.dad. ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 11 Tue Dec 01, 1992 C128.JBEE (Forwarded) I believe this printer can not do bitmap graphics, only Commodore graphics (like the ones found on the side of your keys). To switch to "text" mode you would use a secondary command channel of #7 for the printer, if I remember right. ------------ Category 4, Topic 14 Message 12 Tue Dec 01, 1992 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] (Forwarded) I think the 1526 can do the graphics but only through 1 redefinable character, meaning SLOOOOOOOW! ------------ ************ Topic 17 Tue Jan 19, 1993 G.HOYLE at 19:23 EST Sub: Broken 1571 drive door knob! Anybody know how I can fix the disk drive knob on my 1571, or find a replacement? 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 17 Message 1 Tue Jan 19, 1993 YLR.ROSE [* Mistress *] at 21:00 EST what is wrong with it?? what do you mean by broken? If all it has done is slipped out of the socket inside, this is easy to fix. Remove the screws on the bottom (be sure to put a disk in the drive to secure the heads from rattling around) and turn back right side up. Remove the cover. By the lever is a short metal pin which slides across the thingy that holds the head down. Slide this back into position, drop the tiniest touch of glue on the end to hold it in place, and put the cover back on and screws back in. Whala.. simple and easy. However, if the lever itself is broken, have no idea where you can find a replacement. :> ------------ Category 4, Topic 17 Message 2 Tue Jan 19, 1993 C128.JBEE at 22:45 EST If you need just the knob itself that is about $5 and can be ordered from Earl Harvey @ 307-745-7077 ------------ ************ Topic 21 Tue Feb 09, 1993 F.OGLE [Color 64 BBS] at 20:41 EST Sub: C128D Clock Function... My BBS Has simply stopped keeping time on my C128D. I'm sure it's hardware, because the bug disappeared when I switched to a 64 or my flat 128. Can anyone please tell me which chip needs to be replaced? 7 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 1 Wed Feb 10, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 05:48 EST Fred, This sounds like good news and bad. The immediate cause of the clock not running is probably a blown fuse, and fixed by nothing more difficult than replacing it with one of equal value. The bad news part is that that fuse blew for a reason. And the reason may blow a new fuse and need fixing. JBEE is good with things electronic and can probably suggest a more concise course. Howie ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 2 Thu Feb 11, 1993 C128.JBEE at 02:25 EST As someone else mentioned when we went around and around on a problem like this one, it was the 9V fuse. Could also be a 6526 chip. ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 3 Fri Feb 12, 1993 F.OGLE [Color 64 BBS] at 00:25 EST Thanks, JBEE :) ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 4 Fri Feb 12, 1993 C128.JBEE at 02:25 EST You're welcome (if it works;) ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 5 Sun Feb 14, 1993 L.SCHONDER [Lou] at 12:09 EST I backup the ideas to fix your clock, Fred. It's strange how the clock is "hidden" in the 64/128's, huh? ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 6 Wed Feb 17, 1993 F.OGLE [Color 64 BBS] at 23:15 EST Thanks, JBEE :) The fuse was the problem -- Now I just need to monitor the 6526 chip to make sure it's not the problem (I'm hoping it wasn't that) ... ------------ Category 4, Topic 21 Message 7 Thu Feb 18, 1993 C128.JBEE at 05:40 EST You are welcome, I love those $1.00 fixes myself :D ------------ ************ Topic 22 Thu Feb 11, 1993 M.LEBO at 20:10 EST Sub: TIMEWORKS PARTNER 128 I AM LOOKING FOR SOME HELP TO PROGRAM THE SETUP FOR USING A COMMODORE 300 MODEM WITH A TIMEWORKS PARTNER 128. 3 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 22 Message 2 Tue Feb 16, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 06:25 EST I do not remember Partner 128 being able to use a modem. Can you tell us what you may be trying to do, so that we can offer some alternate suggestions. Howie ------------ Category 4, Topic 22 Message 3 Tue Feb 16, 1993 C128.JBEE at 10:09 EST I guess the original poster deleted his own message (#1)? I believe the original Partner 128 by Timeworks did allow the dialing of the phone through a C-1660 from the address book. I don't believe other modems were supported. ------------ ************ Topic 24 Sun Feb 21, 1993 C128.JBEE at 17:54 EST Sub: Using the C-128 without a monitor How do I use a C-128 without a monitor when I only have a TV? 1 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 24 Message 1 Sun Feb 21, 1993 C128.JBEE at 17:58 EST (Edited slightly and moved from another topic - JBEE) ----------------------------------------------------- ************ Topic 28 Sun Feb 21, 1993 R.ROSARIO1 at 16:27 EST Hi, I want to know if there is way to have 80-columns on a c128 without a monitor? ************ ------------ ************ Topic 25 Sat Feb 20, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 01:59 EST Sub: Epson salts Does anyone know the difference (aside from a cost difference of $60) between the LQ570 and AP5000? 0 message(s) total ************ ************ Topic 29 Fri Mar 05, 1993 G.CORREA [RAMRunner] at 00:31 EST Sub: Still Resetting other drives After following the sugestion of using pin 6 on the serial buss, I found I had no isolation from the other drives. Is there a piont in the 1541C disk drive that can be used to reset the drive without doing so to the others? 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 29 Message 1 Fri Mar 05, 1993 G.CORREA [RAMRunner] at 00:39 EST In the long and short drive boards, there's a spot that you can tap into that is one hex buffer beyond the buss line, but is before the rest of the circuit. Right next to the cap and diode, where the five volts is fed in the the reset circuit. I have a schematic for them but not for the 'C' version of the 1541. I tried to use pin 6 of the buss connector but it lacks the isolation needed for the other drives, when I pull it down, they all reset, quite a bother. And if not resolved, this circuit I built will not be universal. Any help would be appreciated. Ramrunner ------------ Category 4, Topic 29 Message 2 Fri Mar 26, 1993 G.CORREA [RAMRunner] at 00:33 EST After tracking down a schematic of the elusive 'C' model 1541, and commiting it to memory, (the tech woun't let me copy or sketch it out :( ) I found that if I go on the anode end of D7, I would be buffered from the buss that comes in on pin 6. It seems that there are two hex inverters after pin 6, and two more after D7. D7 has a resistor going to plus 5 volts and a cap going to ground. This is where the RC network is for resetting the drive when power is turned on, even if there's no computer hooked up to it. Thanks for the help and hint to steer me in the right direction. Ramrunner ------------ ************ Topic 30 Sun Feb 21, 1993 C128.JBEE at 17:59 EST Sub: Using the C-128 without a disk drive? How to use the C-128 without a disk drive attached. How do I save the memory inside the computer once the power goes off? 9 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 1 Sun Feb 21, 1993 C128.JBEE at 18:01 EST (Edited slightly and moved from another topic - JBEE) ----------------------------------------------------- Topic 29 Sun Feb 21, 1993 R.ROSARIO1 at 16:28 EST Sub: saving the memory of the keyboard I would like to know if there is way to save the memory of the keyboard without the disk drive . ************ ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 2 Sun Feb 21, 1993 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 19:18 EST Without some kind of peripheral device like a disk drive, RamLink, REU, or something along those lines (or a datasette), you lose whatever was in the computer when the power goes off. ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 3 Mon Feb 22, 1993 C128.JBEE at 02:38 EST One of the least expensive ways of using the C-128 without a disk drive with battery backed memory is a Quick Brown Box. The Brown Box is about the size of a game cartridge and plugs into the expansion port on the right hand side. It comes with 64k to 256k of battery backed memory and can serve as a disk drive with many programs. Though most of the "commercial" software will not work with it. ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 4 Tue Feb 23, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 00:15 EST Well, an other way it to *always* leave the power to the C128 turned on. Actually not a bad idea considering the stress that many on/off cycles place on electronics. Adding a REU with one of those new(?) emergency battery attachments I see advertised is an other way. The *BEST* way IMHO, is with the addition of a RAMLink. Howie ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 5 Tue Feb 23, 1993 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 02:43 EST You can leave it on all the time, but that would only serve if you were only running 1 application. Of course, there have been RAMDISK type programs floating around for years through which you could actually 'load' and 'save' files to RAM. I believe Noel Nyman, one of the SwiftLink developers, wrote such a program. Matter of fact, this is the only way to do what the original question asked. ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 6 Tue Feb 23, 1993 C128.JBEE at 04:29 EST How come you want to save the programs without using a disk drive? ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 7 Tue Feb 23, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 13:09 EST Thinking about it... I wonder if using a tape back-up might offer a better aLternative than nothing at all. I've seen tape data sets selling for maybe $10. Howie ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 8 Thu Feb 25, 1993 R.ROSARIO1 [7] at 19:09 EST HI , but is there any away to save after i put the power off with out using a ram link or any cartige or the disk drive or tape only in the memory of the keybord and is there any prg or games in the memory of the keyboarrd . ------------ Category 4, Topic 30 Message 9 Thu Feb 25, 1993 C128.JBEE at 19:42 EST No, to save the contents of memory in a C-128 or C-64 you need to us some sort of external device. Ramlink, Ramdrive, QBB, battery backed REU, disk drive, etc. Once you flick the switch off, everything in the computer is gone. ------------