Printer [Commodore CBM 2022]

Maker and role
Commodore Electronics Limited, Manufacturer

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Accession number
2014.161.3
Maker
Commodore Electronics Limited
Production period
1970s
Description
Commodore CBM Model 2022 tractor printer. Dot matrix, ribbon still in printer. Cream painted metal case with a raised central section housing the crossbar, with a clear perspex cover. Feed dial on proper left hand side. Hinges at the reverse allow the case to open up. Black power cord. Model and make on black label on front. Two spare ribbons in boxes with "NOVA / INKED RIBBON / COPYING PRODUCTS LIMITED / AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND"
Brief History
This dot matrix printer was used with a Commodore PET computer purchased in Auckland in 1978 and used in Tauranga, predominantly for business purposes.
A dot-matrix printer is a printer that uses needles striking a colour ribbon (often black or blue) to print text and graphics on paper. The ribbon could be replaced with a new ribbon cartridge or, less expensively, by using a ribbon refill pack, such as the Nova ribbons which accompany this printer.
Tractor-feed printers have two sprocketed wheels on either side of the printer that fit into holes in the paper. As the wheels revolve, the paper is pulled through the printer.
Marks
commodore CBM / Model 2022 / tractor / printer Label
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Credit Line
Commodore Electronics Limited. Printer [Commodore CBM 2022], 2014.161.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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