Printer [Impact Dot Matrix KX-P 1081]
Maker and role
Panasonic Corporation, Manufacturer
Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited, Retailer
The Computer Calculator Centre, Retailer
Production date
1990
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Object detail
Accession number
2016.52
Production period
Description
Electric impact dot matrix printer made by Panasonic, model KX-P1081, with sprocketed paper rollers and perforated paper sheet still inside machine. Print mode can be adjusted via sliding switch on top to "Standard, NLQ, Comp". Includes black ribbon ink cartridge,integrated power cord and two metal paper guides slotted into top of printer. Printer comes with VZ200 Printer Interface cable plugged into rear socket of printer which would attach to the main console of a VZ200 Computer. Includes operating instructions for the KX-P1081 and KX-P1124 printer.
Brief History
Manufactured in 1990, this Panasonic Impact Dot Matrix printer works by a having a moving printhead which crosses a page horizontally or vertically, making an impact between an ink ribbon and the paper. Small holes are made in the ink ribbon, which then presses onto the paper and leaves a small mark or dot. This machine has a nine-head printhead, and when set to a Standard print mode, the ink is delivered at a speed of 120 characters per second.
Dot Matrix printers were introduced to markets during the late 1960s and became a commonly used product over the next four decades. By the 1990s, this example would have been available alongside other types of home printers which utilised different printing technology and techniques such as laser printers and inkjet printers.
Dot Matrix printers were introduced to markets during the late 1960s and became a commonly used product over the next four decades. By the 1990s, this example would have been available alongside other types of home printers which utilised different printing technology and techniques such as laser printers and inkjet printers.
Marks
DICK SMITH / VZ200 / PERSONAL COLOUR COMPUTER Label
PANASONIC KX-P1081 Printed
Panasonic PRINTER / MODEL NO. KX-P1081/ Serial 9JKAKH08726 / Power Source: 240 v 50 Hz 0.6A / Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. / Made in Japan / PJGT335ZA Label
PANASONIC KX-P1081 Printed
Panasonic PRINTER / MODEL NO. KX-P1081/ Serial 9JKAKH08726 / Power Source: 240 v 50 Hz 0.6A / Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. / Made in Japan / PJGT335ZA Label
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Panasonic Corporation et al. 1990. Printer [Impact Dot Matrix KX-P 1081], 2016.52. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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