Sharp PC-1211

29 Aug 2006

...
    I've a Sharp PC-1211 with CE-122 "Printer
& Cassette Interface".
 But, I'll be damned if I can figure out how to make the printer
 *work*!  It advances paper when manually commanded to do so.
 But, I can't figure out how to get the 1211 to print *to* it!  
 I have the RadioShack manuals for the PC-1 which is a rebadged
 PC-1211 on my site - this includes the printer interface manual
 which contains information about printing.  
 Thanks, I took a peek at that and it seems to be (essentially)
 the same documentation that I have.  :-(

 Obviously, something is "not quite right".  I'll pull them
 apart and see if there's anything "obvious".  (maybe fresh batteries
 "just in case"...) 
IIRC the printer interface has an internal reghargable battery - It
would not surprise me if this battery is "an integral part of the power
supply", and if it has died (likely unless you've replaced it) the unit
may not work at all - just a guess.

Dave

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