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This file includes two tables.
The first is a Windows 3.1 printer driver compatibility list for Tandy
printers. It cross-references the various Tandy printers and printer modes
with the printer driver support available under Windows 3.1. Note that
support under Windows for printers set to Tandy mode is limited to plain
text-only output via the "Generic/Text-Only" driver. As far as I know, no
one has written a driver that supports Tandy mode.
The second table is a printer cable selection matrix. This lists the same
printers as the first table along with a code that cross-references the
printer/computer type with the appropriate cable. If you're running
Windows, you're unlikely to be using an old Tandy machine with a
non-standard printer port, but you may wish to use an older Tandy printer.
This table will point you at the right cable part number.
NOTE: The cable reference is incomplete. The basic data was published in
May 1991. I would appreciate help to fill in the gaps.
The cable data was abstracted, with some corrections and updates, from a
"Radio Shack Computer Merchandising Memo of the Month" (MOM) dated May
1991. The driver information is based on a MOM published in May(?) 1992.
It has also been updated somewhat.
Please notify me of any corrections or additions.
William K. Walker
North Valley Digital
740 Alpha Road, Box 149
Alpha OH 45301-0149
Voice: 513-426-0344
CIS: 71066,24
The following is list of Tandy printers with their appropriate Windows
drivers. In many cases, the Windows driver you will use depends on the
printer mode. For example, if you are using a DMP 440 in Tandy mode, you'd
use the "Generic/Text Only" Windows 3.1 driver; if it's set up for IBM mode,
use the "IBM Graphic Printer" driver.
PRINTER TANDY MODE IBM MODE EPSON MODE OTHER
------- ---------- -------- ---------- -----
DMP 100 Generic/Text
DMP 105 Generic/Text
DMP 106 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 107 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 110 Generic/Text
DMP 120 Generic/Text
DMP 130 Generic/Text
DMP 130A Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 132 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 133 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 134 Proprinter
DMP 135 Proprinter II FX-850
DMP 136 Proprinter II FX-850/FX-80
DMP 200 Generic/Text
DMP 202 Proprinter X24
DMP 2100 Generic/Text
DMP 2100P Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 2102 Generic/Text Proprinter XL24
DMP 2103 Proprinter X24/XL24 LQ-1050/LQ-850
DMP 2104 Proprinter XL24E LQ-1050
DMP 2110 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 2120 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 2130 Proprinter XL
DMP 2200 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 240 Proprinter X24 LQ-850/LQ-2550
DMP 300 Generic/Text Proprinter X24
DMP 302 Proprinter X24 LQ-850
DMP 310 Proprinter X24
DMP 400 Generic/Text
DMP 420 Generic/Text
DMP 430 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 440 Generic/Text IBM Graphic
DMP 442 Generic/Text Proprinter XL
DMP 500 Generic/Text
DWP II Generic/Text
DWP 210 Generic/Text
DWP 220 Generic/Text
DWP 230 Generic/Text
DWP 410 Generic/Text
DWP 510 Generic/Text
DWP 520 Generic/Text
LP 950 Graphic/Proprinter FX-80 HPLJII (1)
LP 990 Graphic/Proprinter FX-80 HPLJII (1)
LP 1000 Generic/Text Proprinter HPLJ+ (2,3)
Note 1: HP Laser Jet II driver
Note 2: HP Laser Jet plus driver
Note 3: The current HP Laser Jet II driver (HPLJII) supports the LP 1000.
It can be downloaded from the HP Peripherals Forum (HPPER).
PRINTER CABLE SELECTION GRID (PARTIAL)
--------------------------------------
COMPUTER TYPE "OLD": Any Tandy 1000 series except 1000RL,
PRINTER "OLD" "NEW" 1000RLX, 1000RSX.
------- ----- ----- "NEW": All other Tandy IBM compatibles,
DMP 100 A C including laptops.
DMP 105 A C
DMP 106 A C Tandy cable part numbers:
DMP 107 A C 6 foot 12 foot
DMP 110 A C A 26-0225 26-0222
DMP 120 A C B 26-0289 26-1259
DMP 130 A C C 26-0227 26-0223
DMP 130A A C D 26-0288 26-1258
DMP 132 A C
DMP 133 A C
DMP 134 B D
DMP 135 B D
DMP 136 B D
DMP 200 B D
DMP 202 B D
DMP 2100
DMP 2100P
DMP 2102 A C
DMP 2103 B D
DMP 2104
DMP 2110 A C
DMP 2120 A C
DMP 2130 B D
DMP 2200
DMP 240 B D
DMP 300 A C
DMP 302 B D
DMP 310
DMP 400
DMP 420
DMP 430 A C
DMP 440 A C
DMP 442 A C
DMP 500
DWP II
DWP 210
DWP 220
DWP 230 A C
DWP 410
DWP 510
DWP 520 A C
LP 950 B D
LP 990 B D
LP 1000 A C
IBM type B D
printers
EPSON type B D
Panasonic type B D