Re: printer replacement for commodore computer

On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 8:39 AM Mia Magnusson <mia_at_plea.se> wrote:

> Den Tue, 9 Apr 2019 09:47:39 +0200 skrev silverdr_at_wfmh.org.pl:
> >
> >
> > > On 2019-04-09, at 08:03, didier derny <didier_at_aida.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > recently I saw that some matrix printer with serial or parallel
> > > interface still existed  (such as the Dascom 1140   support ibm
> > > proprinter and epson esc p/2) has anybody tried to connect one of
> > > these printer to a pet or c64 ?
> >
> > Not exactly this printer but a variety of IBM Proprinter / Epson FX
> > compatibles back in the days.
> >
> <snip>
>


> My impression, from reading some 64'er magazines, is that the user port
> to Centronics were a common thing in (West) Germany.
>
> Btw I actually own one of those IEC-to-Centronics interfaces. I haven't
> tried it. The label on the case refers to one common printer brand, the
> PCB to another and a label on the programmable IC (can't remember if
> it's a microcontroller or a separate eprom) refers to a third printer
> brand, so this interface were probably commonly in use with a bunch of
> Centronics compatible printers.
>
> <snip>
>

I agree that checking magazines for product reviews and ads would make
sense.  I have two or three of these adapters, but I never print from my
Commodore machines.   There were Gemini printers that seemed to be the go
to for Commodore 64 printing.

See Also
https://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60760&sid=1bdbfee2f625298f9db983f7baf98644


Bill