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#Silver Reed EX34 Driver

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#93298From: Michael GilbrookNov 13, 1987 8:11 PM
I'm interested in buying an electronic typewriter which doubles as a computer printer. The Silver Reed EX34 recently advertised in the DAK Industries catalog looks good, but there are no Silver Reed printer drivers listed in the Forum's Data Libraries. Does anyone know of such a driver? How difficult is it to write a driver for a new printer? What, other than the printer specific control codes, do you have to know to write one? Any help would be appreciated; I don't want to buy a $169 electronic paperweight!
#93333From: Don Curtis/SYSOPNov 13, 1987 10:08 PM
Michael, We have a printer driver generator program here in DL 9 (PRDRGN.ARC) but you have to fully understand what is going on in your printer and the generator program for it to work effectively. However, I _think_ DAK has a 30 day or so money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the product….you might want to give them a call about that first to make sure. Don
#93387From: Craig MellonNov 14, 1987 7:45 AM
Michael, I've had the Silver Reed Ex-34 for about a month now. Using the generic printer driver in preferences works fine Nothing fancy, just plain, perfect text. Looks just like a typewriter, which is what it is. Good luck. Mel