11 Mar
2021
11 Mar
'21
11:22 p.m.
Hi,
Does anyone remember the product name or number of the tiny HP portable
printer (*not* an HP 2225 of any kind!) that probably came out about the
same time as the HP Omnibook 300 (1993)?
(My google-fu failed me.)
IIRC, it was able to print on regular paper 8.5" wide, probably using a
thinkjet mechanism.
Battery powered, probably black, probably HP-IL interface.
I remember coveting one when I got my first Omnibook, but by that time they
were off the market and the only one I ever saw wasn't for sale (I did
borrow it for a few days, it worked well).
The use of standard (in the U.S.) paper, plus the tiny size, had be
interested in it.
thanks,
Stan
11 Mar
11 Mar
11:31 p.m.
How about this...
http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=311
David Collins
www.hpmuseum.net
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Subject: name/model of HP portable printer? (not HP 2225x) circa 1993
Hi,
Does anyone remember the product name or number of the tiny HP portable printer (*not* an
HP 2225 of any kind!) that probably came out about the same time as the HP Omnibook 300
(1993)?
(My google-fu failed me.)
IIRC, it was able to print on regular paper 8.5" wide, probably using a thinkjet
mechanism.
Battery powered, probably black, probably HP-IL interface.
I remember coveting one when I got my first Omnibook, but by that time they were off the
market and the only one I ever saw wasn't for sale (I did borrow it for a few days, it
worked well).
The use of standard (in the U.S.) paper, plus the tiny size, had be interested in it.
thanks,
Stan
12 Mar
12 Mar
6:39 p.m.
Bingo, David nailed it!
(The HP DeskJet Portable)
Thanks!
Stan
On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 11:31 PM <davidkcollins2 at gmail.com> wrote:
How about this...
http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=311
David Collins
www.hpmuseum.net
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Subject: name/model of HP portable printer? (not HP 2225x) circa 1993
Hi,
Does anyone remember the product name or number of the tiny HP portable
printer (*not* an HP 2225 of any kind!) that probably came out about the
same time as the HP Omnibook 300 (1993)?
(My google-fu failed me.)
IIRC, it was able to print on regular paper 8.5" wide, probably using a
thinkjet mechanism.
Battery powered, probably black, probably HP-IL interface.
I remember coveting one when I got my first Omnibook, but by that time
they were off the market and the only one I ever saw wasn't for sale (I did
borrow it for a few days, it worked well).
The use of standard (in the U.S.) paper, plus the tiny size, had be
interested in it.
thanks,
Stan
6:58 p.m.
Does that mean that you WANT one? (or more)
There were several slightly varying models.
There was a detachable paper feed bracket, that is rarely with it.
Do you want some OLD cartridges (to clean out and try to refill?)
--
Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com
On Fri, 12 Mar 2021, Stan Sieler via cctalk wrote:
Bingo, David nailed it!
(The HP DeskJet Portable)
Thanks!
Stan
On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 11:31 PM <davidkcollins2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> How about this...
>
> http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=311
>
> David Collins
> www.hpmuseum.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Stan Sieler via
> cctalk
> Sent: Friday, 12 March 2021 6:22 PM
> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <
> cctalk at classiccmp.org>
> Subject: name/model of HP portable printer? (not HP 2225x) circa 1993
>
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone remember the product name or number of the tiny HP portable
> printer (*not* an HP 2225 of any kind!) that probably came out about the
> same time as the HP Omnibook 300 (1993)?
> (My google-fu failed me.)
>
> IIRC, it was able to print on regular paper 8.5" wide, probably using a
> thinkjet mechanism.
> Battery powered, probably black, probably HP-IL interface.
>
> I remember coveting one when I got my first Omnibook, but by that time
> they were off the market and the only one I ever saw wasn't for sale (I did
> borrow it for a few days, it worked well).
> The use of standard (in the U.S.) paper, plus the tiny size, had be
> interested in it.
>
> thanks,
>
> Stan
>
7:23 p.m.
Fred tempts me from the garden: "does that mean you want one?" It's only
one ... it's easy ... try it ....
Argh...I was hoping I wouldn't be asked that, because I couldn't decide.
... ... ok...
I think I'd be interested in having one that would work with an Omnibook
(but have no interest in the paper feeder).
(I knew the feeder existed, but haven't seen one.)
If the 51608A (cartridge used by the printer) is the same as the ones used
in the old ThinkJets, it looks like some people might be selling "new"
ones, but it would probably be a good idea to have a couple to try
cleaning/refilling just in case.
As a history nod: the late Carson Kan of HP Labs was the one who suggested
that the inkhead be a disposable & user replaceable item ... at the time,
the inkjet project was stuck and Barney Oliver sent him to it as his
trouble shooter. (It was stuck because the non-replaceable printhead kept
getting ink clogs.)
(As related to me by Carson, about 2005.)
thanks,
Stan
On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 6:58 PM Fred Cisin <cisin at xenosoft.com> wrote:
Does that mean that you WANT one? (or more)
There were several slightly varying models.
There was a detachable paper feed bracket, that is rarely with it.
Do you want some OLD cartridges (to clean out and try to refill?)
7:43 p.m.
ABSOLUTELY no promises.
Next week, I will be going where I think that I remember seeing a box with
one or more of them. At one time, I had several, including ONE paper
feeder, and MAYBE a battery. Recently, I did see the cartridge "humidor"!
I think that all of mine were "Centronics" parallel interface.
If it is NOT where I think that I remember seeing it, there are several on
eBay.
There was one model of the thinkjet that used the same ink cartridge as
the Kodak/Diconix. (51604) THIS DOES NOT. The 51608A and 51604 are VERY
different.
--
Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com
On Fri, 12 Mar 2021, Stan Sieler wrote:
Fred tempts me from the garden: "does that mean
you want one?" It's only
one ... it's easy ... try it ....
Argh...I was hoping I wouldn't be asked that, because I couldn't decide.
... ... ok...
I think I'd be interested in having one that would work with an Omnibook
(but have no interest in the paper feeder).
(I knew the feeder existed, but haven't seen one.)
If the 51608A (cartridge used by the printer) is the same as the ones used
in the old ThinkJets, it looks like some people might be selling "new"
ones, but it would probably be a good idea to have a couple to try
cleaning/refilling just in case.
As a history nod: the late Carson Kan of HP Labs was the one who suggested
that the inkhead be a disposable & user replaceable item ... at the time,
the inkjet project was stuck and Barney Oliver sent him to it as his
trouble shooter. (It was stuck because the non-replaceable printhead kept
getting ink clogs.)
(As related to me by Carson, about 2005.)
thanks,
Stan
On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 6:58 PM Fred Cisin <cisin at xenosoft.com> wrote:
> Does that mean that you WANT one? (or more)
>
> There were several slightly varying models.
> There was a detachable paper feed bracket, that is rarely with it.
> Do you want some OLD cartridges (to clean out and try to refill?)
11:33 p.m.
?the teletype ink printer suffered the? same? problems? ? ? ----ed#????In a message dated
3/12/2021 8:43:18 PM US Mountain Standard Time, cctalk at classiccmp.org writes:?
As a history nod: the late Carson Kan of HP Labs was
the one who suggested
that the inkhead be a disposable & user replaceable item ... at the time,
the inkjet project was stuck and Barney Oliver sent him to it as his
trouble shooter.? (It was stuck because the non-replaceable printhead kept
getting ink clogs.)
(As related to me by Carson, about 2005.)
13 Mar
13 Mar
12:29 p.m.
Yup, cute little printer; want one?
On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 9:55 PM Stan Sieler via cctalk <
cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
Bingo, David nailed it!
(The HP DeskJet Portable)
Thanks!
Stan
On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 11:31 PM <davidkcollins2 at gmail.com> wrote:
How about this...
http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=311
David Collins
www.hpmuseum.net
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via
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Sent: Friday, 12 March 2021 6:22 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <
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Subject: name/model of HP portable printer? (not HP 2225x) circa 1993
Hi,
Does anyone remember the product name or number of the tiny HP portable
printer (*not* an HP 2225 of any kind!) that probably came out about the
same time as the HP Omnibook 300 (1993)?
(My google-fu failed me.)
IIRC, it was able to print on regular paper 8.5" wide, probably using a
thinkjet mechanism.
Battery powered, probably black, probably HP-IL interface.
I remember coveting one when I got my first Omnibook, but by that time
they were off the market and the only one I ever saw wasn't for sale (I
did
borrow it for a few days, it worked well).
The use of standard (in the U.S.) paper, plus the tiny size, had be
interested in it.
thanks,
Stan
9:03 p.m.
Hi,
I think I've finally decided: yes. :)
It looks like Fred C. might have one, so I will wait to hear from him.
thanks!
Stan
On Sat, Mar 13, 2021 at 12:29 PM Mike Stein <mhs.stein at gmail.com> wrote:
Yup, cute little printer; want one?
On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 9:55 PM Stan Sieler via cctalk <
cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
Bingo, David nailed it!
(The HP DeskJet Portable)
Thanks!
Stan
On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 11:31 PM <davidkcollins2 at gmail.com> wrote:
How about this...
http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=311
David Collins
www.hpmuseum.net
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Stan Sieler
via
cctalk
Sent: Friday, 12 March 2021 6:22 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <
cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Subject: name/model of HP portable printer? (not HP 2225x) circa 1993
Hi,
Does anyone remember the product name or number of the tiny HP portable
printer (*not* an HP 2225 of any kind!) that probably came out about the
same time as the HP Omnibook 300 (1993)?
(My google-fu failed me.)
IIRC, it was able to print on regular paper 8.5" wide, probably using a
thinkjet mechanism.
Battery powered, probably black, probably HP-IL interface.
I remember coveting one when I got my first Omnibook, but by that time
they were off the market and the only one I ever saw wasn't for sale (I
did
borrow it for a few days, it worked well).
The use of standard (in the U.S.) paper, plus the tiny size, had be
interested in it.
thanks,
Stan
18 Mar
18 Mar
2:31 p.m.
On Sat, 13 Mar 2021, Stan Sieler via cctalk wrote:
Hi,
I think I've finally decided: yes. :)
It looks like Fred C. might have one, so I will wait to hear from him.
thanks!
Stan
BAD NEWS.
Like the YEAR 2020, mostly failure.
The box of printers was not where I thought that it might be.
I'll look in a few more spots next week, but maybe you should grab Mike
Stein's one.
However, I DID find humidors and cartridges! ("expired")
If you give me your address, I can send them to you (maybe next week).
The humidors are not gasketed air tight, but they do close well (could add
an o-ring to make them airtight?) and latch, and have latches for holding
the cartridges and a rubber pad against the printing end of the cartridges.
The humidors can take two different kinds of cartridges (sideways or
lengthwise), so they can be used for your Deskjet Portable cartridges
and/or for the 500?/600? series cartridges:
Used humidor with 51633M empty cartridge
Used humidor with 51649A cartridge, labelled "8/97"
Used humidor with 51649A cartridge, labelled "8/97"
Used humidor with 51649A cartridge, labelled "no yellow"
Used humidor with 51649A cartridge, labelled "NG 8/97"
Unused? "Deskwriter C"? two cartridge storage container (NO attempt at
being airtight, has a tinted clear lid for holding two sizes of cartridge
on the desk)
Unopened 51633A cartridge (Black,"Deskjet Portable, Deskjet 300J") June 1995
Unopened 51633A cartridge ("Deskjet Portable, Deskjet 300J") June 1995
Unopened 51633A cartridge ("Deskjet Portable, Deskjet 300J") June 1995
Unopened 51633A cartridge ("Deskjet Portable, Deskjet 300J") June 1995
Used empty? 51633A cartridge ("Deskjet Portable, Deskjet 300J") June 1995
Unopened 51649A cartridge (Color,Deskjet 600 series) Oct 1997
Unopened 51641A cartridge ("Deskjet 820,850,855,870,1000, Color copier
110,120, Officejet 1150C") Feb 2002
I don't know what, if any, difference there is between the 51633A, 51633M
cartridge and the other cartridges that fit the Deskjet portable.
I don't know the differences between the Deskjet Portable 300 VS Deskjet
Portable 300C (color). Probably a few more lines brought to the printhead
for color control. There weren't any Deskjet Portable COLOR cartridges in
this box, and I don't remember whether any of my Deskjet Portables were
color models.
If you give me your address, I can send them to you (maybe next week).
Let me know if you also want the non-Deskjet Portable cartridges, and/or,
. . .
DOES ANYBODY ELSE WANT THEM??
--
Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com
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