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8bit Printer Ports

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/* External Printer Ports */
* [[RS232|RS232 Interfaces]] (various manufacturers) - can be used to access RS232-compatible printers with full '''8 bit''' support
* [[Schneiderware Centronics Port]] - connects (via a separate motherboard) to Expansion Port (uses a [[8255 PPI chip]])
* Centronics to serial 8-pin DIN Adaptor for "Gabriele 9009" daisy-wheel printer from Triumph-Adler (DIY, [[CPC Schneider International]] 12-1985, pages 88, 89)
Also, reportedly, the following external hardware exists:
* 8 bit Printer Port with 16 bit I/O port ([[HoneySoft]]) (see [[Media:Amstrad Computer User8509037.jpg|advert]])
There's nothing else known about that Other external printer-related hardware.(though not 8bit related): * Centronics to serial 8-pin DIN Adaptor for "Gabriele 9009" daisy-wheel printer from Triumph-Adler (DIY, [[CPC Schneider International]] 12-1985, pages 88, 89)* KDS Printer T Switch ([[KDS]]) (allows to connect 2 printers, the desired printer can be selected via software)
== See also ==
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