dr. kwack Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I got an 800XL a month or so ago and it's a blast. I'd like to get a printer just to play around with. I have a 1027, but am looking for a graphics printer, not just a letter quality model. What was the best Atari printer, and what still has ribbon/paper available without paying an arm and a leg? Also- does anyone know if the voice program S.A.M. was compatible on the 800XL? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I can remember using an Okidata printer to print images back in the day. I don't remember the exact name of the model but I do remember that it used a number as part of the name (I think maybe it was an Okidata 10 or 20, don't remember anymore). It was not the best graphics printer but it was a decent one. Not sure if you can find these anymore except for possibly eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I'd recommend one of the Star NX- or Epson FX/MX printers. They were very popular, and replacement ribbons and parts are still widely available from a number of sources. I had a NX 1001 for years, and never had any problems at all with it. You may want to hook up that 800XL to one of the more modern Epson inkjets, though; you should be able to get them to work with older Ataris with relatively little difficulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 What was the best Atari printer, and what still has ribbon/paper available without paying an arm and a leg? I can't answer the question on the best printer. I had a 1027 and I wish I had a dot matrix printer too so I could print out program listings. Read the SIMMONS THERMAL RIBBONS article from Antic magazine Vol. 8 No. 1. It may help with the cost of ribbons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 The following printers are, shockingly enough, still being sold today: 9 pin: Epson LX-800 Panasonic KX-P1150 24 pin: Epson LQ-570e Epson LQ-2080 Most WP software for the A8 line have drivers that should be compatible with these Panasonic and Epson printers. The latter printers are pricey, but just look at that speed! My last dot matrix printer was highly praised for its blazing speed of 48 cps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 You may be able to get an Atari XMM-801 (XL/XE direct compatible) or an SMM-804 (XL/XE compatible w/ printer interface) from Video 61. OK- after checking, the XMM model is under $100 (less shipping)...didn't see the SMM model. www.atarisales.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. kwack Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks guys. This at least gives me something to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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