I have a Versatec interface here somewhere, but I don't remember if it is for an 8 or 11.
Paul On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 1:40 AM Tony Duell via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 10:48 PM Jon Elson via cctalk > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > Yes, there were a number of Versatec models for different > > paper sizes and pixel density. > > Does anyone else have one in their collection? > > I have an ICL-badged V80 which has a GPIB interface to link it to a > PERQ. I also have the schematics, etc for the plain V80 but nothing on > the GPIB interface (ether user or service data). IIRC the V80 is based > round a Texas 16-bit microprocessor with some AM2900-series sequencers > and ROMs to control the electrode timing. > > As Jon said in the bit I deleted, there's a 'nib electrode' under the > paper and a segmented backing electrode above it. The charge image is > built up on the paper, then the toner is flowed over it and the carbon > (I assume) particles adhere to the charged bits. No drying heater in > mine. > > -tony >
