24 Sep
2005
24 Sep
'05
10:41 p.m.
Allison wrote:
It sounds like I might have to harass/pester you a bit when I
get started setting this beast up. :-) I have used them before
and was quite impressed with the speed, quality and
dependability. I finally located this one and it didn't get
away like some others had so hopefully I can get rid of the
little desktop junkers that give me so much trouble.
I figured that the help and bookreader files might get me
through the host parts but the only thing I have otherwise is
the installation and operators guides that were in the pocket
inside the door. I would expect to have to do some minor print
engine maintenance since it hasn't been used for a while.
Subject: Re: Quest for DEC LPS-40 Documentation
From: "John C. Ellingboe" <john at guntersville.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 19:43:04 -0500
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at
classiccmp.org>
I'm not all that interested in the postscript books except it
would be nice to have a full set of applicable docs. The
service repair guide is the main one that I need to locate. The
host installation and management guides are probably superseded
by the newer software provided with the layered products for VMS
7.x so they aren't quite as important. The client installation
and management guides could contain information that is hardware
specific and would be useful.
I have the red green and blue AW postscript books. They were
bought under DEC cost center when I began that project. Still
refer to them.
There were a few of the DOCs on system as help files and readable
docs in bookreader format. I'm sure some made it to CD. Also
the LPS20 used the same host system software package with the
difference for the load image for the printer. The LPS40, 20
and later 32 used a MOP loaded system image for the printer
which was uVAX based.
Since I have never had the privilege to install
and set up one
of these printers I would rather have plenty of information. I
also don't try to maintain a strict museum quality collection
but I do like to obtain the applicable documents to go with the
equipment that I have.
Likely I still remember all of it. I've trained the FS trainers
and at one time could rip a LPS40 down the bones and reassemble
it. Still have part of the IGRP and HeNe laser from the print
engine. My MVII is really an ex MV from an LPS40.
I spent from 1983 to 1990 as part of that project along with LN01S
LA75, LN03 and a few other printing bits.
Allison