Re: how dot matrix printers placed text

From	Bob Eager <news0009@eager.cx>
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Subject	Re: how dot matrix printers placed text
Date	2024-07-08 21:55 +0000
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On Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:49:08 -0400, Dan Espen wrote:

> So I looked at the print train and found the order characters appeared
> on the train.  Then I wrote an assembler program using data chaining to
> print 100 lines with one I/O command and loop.  The characters were in
> the same order as the print train so all the magnets could fire at once.
> 
> When we ran it, the printer produced a loud screeching sound, unlike the
> sounds it made during regular printing.  The operators were pretty happy
> with their new toy.  The only problem is it cleaned the printer too fast
> so the fun didn't last long enough.

That could cause an overload on some printers.

You might like this story.

 http://www.bobeager.uk/anecdotes.html#fuse

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