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T2045 & T2060 released in Jan 1997
The T2045 and T2060 serial impact matrix printers
were released as replacements for the
MT350 and MT360 printers respectively with changes to printer chassis, new logic board and new
120v/230v switchable power supply.
- Print speed of 450cps (T2045), 600cps (T2060) @ 10cpi
- Epson LQ2550, IBM Proprinter XL24 and MTPL
as standard emulations.
- 4Mb EPROM controller board with parallel I/O
only
- For extra character sets/emulation needs
extra EPROM
memory fitted. (i.e. Dec LA75 font pack)
- New long life printhead
All interface modules and optional devices from MT350 and MT360 printers such as ASF and Cutter
can be used with the T2045 and T2060 printers without modification.
UCL 0 only
December 1997 new logic board released
- 4Mb Flash ROM controller board with 9pin
serial and parallel I/O onboard.
- Printer needed extra flash ROM memory for
options. I.E. Dec LA75
UCL ranged from 1 to 4
June 1998, T2055 and T2070 printers released.
- Print speeds now increased to 550cps(T2055)
& 700cps(T2070) @ 10cpi
- Same 4Mb Flash ROM Controller board as
T2045 and T2060 but with new firmware.
UCL ranged from 0 to 5
May 1999, T2155 & T2170 introduced
Printers
re-launched with redesigned casing and majority
of HWA errors and ESD problems resolved. Printer can now have optional second
front tractor or Front ASF fitted.
- New 8Mb flash memory controller board
with new F/W.
- New power supply fitted.
- Epson LQ2170 emulation included as
standard
- Overseas character sets no longer need
extra memory.
- New Paper motion sensor (PMS) introduced.
- New FAW introduced for paper-path
selection between trac1/2 and single.
- New casing
covers top and bottom.
Please note T2055 and T2070 controller board or PSU
cannot be used in T2155 and T2170 printers or vice-versa .
UCL ranged from 0 to 3
October 2001, T2265 & T2280 introduced
Printer now renamed SprintPro, similar in
design to the T2155 and T2170 but with new controller board.
- Print speeds now increased to 650cps (T2265)
& 800cps (T2180) @ 10cpi.
- New 16Mb flash memory controller board and
new firmware
- Options/emulations (i.e. Dec LA75, MT460D
etc..) from T2155 and T2170 can be loaded into these printers
- Extra overseas character sets included as
standard
- New ribbon drive assembly with 6 sprocket
drive shaft.
- New ribbon released for new drive assembly.
January 2003
- New carriage motor introduced with
improvements to the reliability of ribbon drive clutch.
- New 180 dpi controller board together with new timing sensor and
new timing strip.
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