Printer
A printer provides a printed copy
("hard copy")
of
information that
is
either contained
in
the computer, or
stored
on
disk
or
cassette tape. With
a printer you can produce letters,
reports, mailing labels, etc.
If
you use
a printer with graphic capabilities, you
can also produce pictures. A
Commodore printer can
be
connected
in
more than one way.
You can either connect
it
directly to
the computer's Serial Port, or you can
"chain"
it
to
a disk drive connected
to
the Serial Port
of
the computer.
Disk Drives
A disk drive allows you to save and
recall information. This information
is
held on storage devices called disks.
Thousands
of
prepackaged programs
are available
on
disk, programs
covering almost
all
conceivable
subjects, e.g. education, business,
music, drawing, communications.
Disk drives are fast and easy to use.
Only one cable
is
required to connect
the disk drive to the Commodore 128.
This
is
inserted into the Serial Port
on
the rear
of
the computer.
Modem
A modem allows you to use your
computer
to
communicate through
telephone lines with other computers
and with information services such as
Compunet and View Data Systems.
Information received through your
modem c
an
be saved
on
a disk or
tape,
or
it
can
be
printed out. The
modem
is
connected to the
Commodore 128 through the
Expansion Port
on
the rear of the
computer.
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