An odd thing to desire.... There were quite a few models with RS232 interfaces (including some 'KSR@ models with keyboards, effectively printing terminals). I would suggest that if the model you want turns up with an RS232 prt ratehr than a Centronics port, you grab it and eitehr link it to a serial port on your host or get a parallel-serial converter. I suspect those are lot easier to find than a partivular model of daisywheel printer. The famous models were the Diablo 630 and the Qume Sprint 5. Both are prett soild. Watch out for older models, some of which had a strange parallel interface with many mroe than 8 data lines -- you got to specify the caracter, carriage movement, etc on separate lines. Interfacing one of those would be 'fun'. I would also avoid the HP9871 in your case, for all I want one. Not only does it haev a strange interface, it also has a strange mechansim with a long 'ladder type' drive belt whcih will certainly have failed. Replacements do not exist. If possible get some spare Daisywheels and ribbons. The formerare certainly not easy to get now, the latter may be getting rarer. -tony