this post was submitted on 08 Oct 2024
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Had a great time showing LaserWriters at @sdfpubnix 's Interim Computer Featival.
The 5000 Avant makes moving this stuff so much easier!!

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[–] noughtnaut 5 points 3 months ago

Man, the SE, ImageWriter, and LaserWriter really were peak industrial design. Ain't nobody gonna convince me otherwise.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] hate2bme 4 points 3 months ago

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

@sdfpubnix later that day I parked next to my 5000s great great great great grandson (C3 vs. C8)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

@compu85 @sdfpubnix your talk about laser printer restoration was great too. Well done!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

@Btb @sdfpubnix thanks!! it was recorded, I need to edit it and get it posted.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Loving those LaserWriters hacks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would love to buy an old daisy wheel or print ball impact printer that works using simple LPT over a parallel cable. I’ve not found a reliable source and I’m in Iceland so it’s expensive to play roulette on eBay.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

@seshat look for anything that's a C.itoh 8510, like the Apple ImageWriter, or Dot Marrix printer. They're tough as nails, easy to get ribbons for. But they are kind of heavy.