Atari 800 User Manual

24 User's Handbook to the Atari 400/ 800 Computers
The printer is now installed. Turn the printer 's power switch on
and press the paper advance button once. The printer is now
ready for paper to be loaded.
Installing the Atari 822 Printer
The installation procedure for the Atari 822 printer is essentially
the same as for the Atari 820 printer.
Installing the Atari 825 Printer
The Atari 850 Interfa ce Module is required to install the Atari 825
printer to either the Atari 400 or 800. The Int erface Module
converts serial data from the comp uter into parallel data used by
the Atari 825.
The installation procedure for the Atari 825 is depicted in
Illustration 2-3. A few words of ca ution are in order before
beginning installation. First of all, the Atari 825 should be
installed at a distance of at least 2 feet from your television set.
Secondly, be certain that all of the power switches on both the
Atari 825 and Atari 400 or 800 are turned off prior to installation.
Finally,
not e that the Atari 825 is delivered with a ribbon
installed. During installation, try to keep the Atari 825 level.
Otherwise, the ribbon may fallout of its tray.
Illustration 2-3. Installing the Atari 825 Printer
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ATARI 400 or 800
Int erface Module
Cauli on: Be ce rlain 10 inslall Ihe
Alari B25 al a di slance of al l eas l 2
feel from Ihe TV se l or monilOr.
ATARI 825 Printer

Atari 800 Specifications

General

Processor	MOS Technology 6502
Processor Speed	1.79 MHz
ROM	10 KB
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA chips
Release Year	1979
Display Resolution	up to 320 x 192
Colors	128 colors
Sound	4 channels
Storage	Cartridge, cassette, floppy disk
Ports	Cartridge, serial, monitor
Operating System	Atari OS