Difference between revisions of "VIC-1515 Graphic Printer"
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| − | The VIC-1515 is a 9-pin dot matrix impact printer which uses inked ribbon cartridges and tractor feed paper. This printer was the very first "official" printer for the VIC-20 computer. The case colour & sticker fit in with the "white & black/brown" design ethos of the VIC-20 family of peripherals. It was a "no-frills" device with few features, high noise, slow performance & low print quality. However, it was still highly attractive to conumers because it was inexpensive relative to more professional printers. It is also notable that the VIC-1515 is the first CBM printer to use the Commodore | + | The VIC-1515 is a 9-pin dot matrix impact printer which uses inked ribbon cartridges and tractor feed paper. This printer was the very first "official" printer for the VIC-20 computer. The case colour & sticker fit in with the "white & black/brown" design ethos of the VIC-20 family of peripherals. It was a "no-frills" device with few features, high noise, slow performance & low print quality. However, it was still highly attractive to conumers because it was inexpensive relative to more professional printers. It is also notable that the VIC-1515 is the first CBM printer to use the Commodore [[Serial bus]] (also used by disk drives, etc.). |
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| + | The VIC-1515 was actually a re-badged & slightly modified version of the Siekoshika model. The VIC-1515 was changed to match the look of the VIC-20, as well as having the addition of the CBM serial port & with a special ROM to allow it to print special PETSCII graphic characters. | ||
The only controls on the VIC-1515 was a mechanical dial which could be used to advance the tractor feed paper and a switch on the rear of the printer that allowed it to operate as serial device 4 or 5. | The only controls on the VIC-1515 was a mechanical dial which could be used to advance the tractor feed paper and a switch on the rear of the printer that allowed it to operate as serial device 4 or 5. | ||
| − | Unlike later Commodore IEC serial bus printers, the VIC-1515 only had a single CBM serial bus connector. This meant that if other | + | Unlike later Commodore IEC serial bus printers, the VIC-1515 only had a single CBM serial bus connector. This meant that if other serial devices are used, the VIC-1515 must be the last device in the chain. |
Revision as of 09:09, 2 March 2008
The VIC-1515 is a 9-pin dot matrix impact printer which uses inked ribbon cartridges and tractor feed paper. This printer was the very first "official" printer for the VIC-20 computer. The case colour & sticker fit in with the "white & black/brown" design ethos of the VIC-20 family of peripherals. It was a "no-frills" device with few features, high noise, slow performance & low print quality. However, it was still highly attractive to conumers because it was inexpensive relative to more professional printers. It is also notable that the VIC-1515 is the first CBM printer to use the Commodore Serial bus (also used by disk drives, etc.).
The VIC-1515 was actually a re-badged & slightly modified version of the Siekoshika model. The VIC-1515 was changed to match the look of the VIC-20, as well as having the addition of the CBM serial port & with a special ROM to allow it to print special PETSCII graphic characters.
The only controls on the VIC-1515 was a mechanical dial which could be used to advance the tractor feed paper and a switch on the rear of the printer that allowed it to operate as serial device 4 or 5.
Unlike later Commodore IEC serial bus printers, the VIC-1515 only had a single CBM serial bus connector. This meant that if other serial devices are used, the VIC-1515 must be the last device in the chain.
