I've a few questions about the use of the 82240A/B printer.
1) Is there any functional difference between the two for the DM42?
2) Can images on the entire screen (maximum resolution or otherwise) be sent to the printer? If not, how can an image displayed on the entire screen be sent to the printer? Is there a program already that reads pixel states and sends them to the printer or does one need to be cobbled together?
3) Is there any scope for Swiss Micros to manufacture their own clone of this printer? Perhaps credit card sized? Or landscape? (I hope my sense of humour isn't lost in translation).
82240 use?
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3.1) If Swiss Micros did make their own clone printer, would it be possible for it to have USB support and compatibility with the DM-41[L]?
Re: 82240 use?
The biggest (only?) difference between the 82240A and 82240B is the fact that the latter can operate with two different character sets that are switchable by sending escape codes to the printer.
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the "B" version has an auto standby/switch off feature.
when you forget to switch off the "A" printer - the batterys are empty in 2 days
when you forget to switch off the "A" printer - the batterys are empty in 2 days
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I didn't know that. I thought the A had that too!charger73@gmx.ch wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:45 pmthe "B" version has an auto standby/switch off feature.
when you forget to switch off the "A" printer - the batterys are empty in 2 days
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Re: 82240 use?
I wish SM would make one but I don't think it would be feasible from a monetary standpoint. Although I wouldn't buy a calculator that had no printing support, most people I've talked to say they have no use for a physical printer.keithdalby wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:10 am3.1) If Swiss Micros did make their own clone printer, would it be possible for it to have USB support and compatibility with the DM-41[L]?
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Re: 82240 use?
A few references:keithdalby wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:08 am1) Is there any functional difference between the two for the DM42?
- The HP 82240 thermal printer series
- HP 82240B IR Printer in HP Solve Issue 18 May 2010 page 6
No, you can only print the screen in the legacy HP-42S display mode (see here for some details).keithdalby wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:08 am2) Can images on the entire screen (maximum resolution or otherwise) be sent to the printer?
Such program is still to be written, knowing that the printing width is limited to 166 pixel.keithdalby wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:08 amIf not, how can an image displayed on the entire screen be sent to the printer? Is there a program already that reads pixel states and sends them to the printer or does one need to be cobbled together?
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Interesting. I'll see if I can get hold of a cheap printer, then I'll see if I can whip up a program to do it (with the usual limitations that my poor coding ability builds into any program I write).dlachieze wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:38 pmSuch program is still to be written, knowing that the printing width is limited to 166 pixel.keithdalby wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:08 amIf not, how can an image displayed on the entire screen be sent to the printer? Is there a program already that reads pixel states and sends them to the printer or does one need to be cobbled together?
Thank you (plural) for the help.