> Hi Folks,
> Just got a free imagewriter II printer and I want to know if the > ribbons from the > Imagewriter I and the Imagewriter II are the same - ie interchangeable. > I have some old MacPaint stuff I did back in the 80s that I want to > print out! > Thanks, > Dave Congratulations on getting one of the coolest printers ever. I simply love the imagewriter II. I have two, one with paper feed. I'd like to get one with network card but haven't been succesful so far. The imagewriter II is just about the most economical print option around. I even use it to print from my white iBook (using the griffin USB to serial adapter). What other ancient printer will print from a contemporary operating system with so little trouble? Besides offering a remarkeable print quality (compared to other matrix printers) it is amazingly economic in use. Unlike the inkjets which need their ink cartridges replaced every few months whether you use them or not, the imageWriter II costs me little more than the paper it prints on. The ribbons are much cheaper than ink cartridges and last for ages and ages. Both Imagewriter II's were rescued from dumpsters at university about 5 years back. Judging by their condition when I first found them they had seen intensive use, but have never caused any trouble or showed any signs of failing. I guess they must be over 15 years old by now. There were 2 more in that dumpster. I greatly regret not having lugged them out too, but 2 were already trying the patience of my girlfriend to the extreme... As for your question, yes, the ribbons are interchangeable. They are also still available from various sources. Even color ribbons can be found although these are more difficult to get. (yes, the ImageWriter II can print in colors using a 5 color ribbon !!) The b/w ribbons I use are Keymax C.ITOH 8510, they are also compatible to various typewriters C.ITOH 210, 215, 310, 400. 850, 1550, 1570, 2500, 7500, 8150, 8300, 8500, 9500, 9600, NCR 6411, 6412 etc etc Hope this helps Andy -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
