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Dot Matrix Printing Question
« on: June 06, 2012, 07:31:25 PM »
Just wondering if this fairly new dot matrix printer: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epson-LQ-300-Dot-Matrix-Printer-/330742199443?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printers_Printers_JN&hash=item4d01c57493#ht_701wt_907

would allow me to print on my Amiga 1200/500 it has a parallel connector so I can connect it but what do I do about drivers? I like the idea of having a nice old sounding printer hooked up, its crunching dot matrixing sounds will blend in nicely with the crunching from the floppy drive.
 

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Re: Dot Matrix Printing Question
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2012, 07:46:00 PM »
Quote from: Dr.Bongo;695489
I think there are drivers or similar in Turboprint.


I had a look at that and it seems to cost about €80 which is mental, more than a printer will cost! Is there a free version at all?
 

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Re: Dot Matrix Printing Question
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2012, 09:13:12 PM »
Quote from: motrucker;695502
I would guess that the Epson drivers from OS3.5 &/or OS3.9 should work well for this printer.
Most people here want super quiet computers - you are bucking the trend...
Go for it...

I like my Amiga to make a bit of noise, gives it character! Although it is kind of cool how quiet it can be compared to modern day PC's without all the fans etc. Thanks for all the advice going to go ahead and get bidding!