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32 The VIC 20 User Guide
THE VIC 1515 GRAPHIC PRINTER
While you can use almost any printer with the VIC 20 through the
parallel
port or by installing an IEEE 488 interface, the 1515 Graphic Printer
operates directly with the VIC
20 (figure 1-13). The 1515 can print any
standard VIC
20 character or symbol both normal and reversed, and it can
be programmed to print dot graphics.
The
1515 prints characters using a 7 X 5 dot matrix, and a 7 X 6 dot
matrix for special symbols. Table 1-4 shows the specifications for the 1515
Graphic Printer.
Connecting the Printer
Follow the steps outlined below to connect the 1515 Graphic Printer to
the VIC 20.
1. Unplug the computer's power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Look at the back of the VIC 20. There are two round, similar
connectors in the center
of the back. The one with five pins is the
FIGURE 1-13. Model 1515 graphic printer