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CST Q-PI Printer Module - Recent changes to CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/feed.php?feed_type=rss_1&full_content=1&title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&lang=en CST Q-PI Printer Module history CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <p> The <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a> Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. </p> <p> Released in 1985 at a price of £86.25 (£50 plus VAT), the Q-PI Interface performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the Q-&amp;Pi; due to the lack of through port. </p> <p> Oddly, the parallel port uses an IDC-34 way connector, rather than a standard 25 pin DB connector. We have not come across the correct lead to use this interface. The cable was an additional £11.50 on top of the price of the interface! </p> <p> No manual - simply use OPEN #3,par: PRINT #3, 'Hello World': CLOSE #3 </p> <p> It also adds the command DUMP_SCR to send a screen dump to a printer (presumably EPSON compatible). </p> <hr /> <p> <a class="popup" href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/hardware/q-pi-interface.jpg"> <img longdesc="CST%20Q-Pi%20Printer%20Interface" alt="CST Q-Pi Printer Interface" title="CST Q-Pi Printer Interface" src="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/hardware/q-pi-interface.jpg" class="popup" width=240 height=180 /> </a> Title: <strong>CST Q-PI Printer Module</strong><br /> Interface Type: Centronics Printer Interface<br /> Connection: Sinclair QL Expansion Port<br /> Through-Connector: NO<br /> Manufacturer: <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a><br /> Year First Sold: 1985<br /> Original Price: £86.25 <br /> Download Manual: Unknown<br /> </p> 2011-12-15T18:33:45-05:00 Rich Mellor CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <p> The <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a> Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. </p> <p> Released in 1985 at a price of £86.25, the Q-PI Interface performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the Q-&amp;Pi; due to the lack of through port. </p> <p> Oddly, the parallel port uses an IDC-34 way connector, rather than a standard 25 pin DB connector. We have not come across the correct lead to use this interface. The cable was an additional £11.50 on top of the price of the interface! </p> <p> No manual - simply use OPEN #3,par: PRINT #3, 'Hello World': CLOSE #3 </p> <p> It also adds the command DUMP_SCR to send a screen dump to a printer (presumably EPSON compatible). </p> <p> <a class="popup" href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/hardware/q-pi-interface.jpg"> <img longdesc="CST%20Q-Pi%20Printer%20Interface" alt="CST Q-Pi Printer Interface" title="CST Q-Pi Printer Interface" src="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/hardware/q-pi-interface.jpg" class="popup" width=240 height=180 /> </a> </p> 2011-07-20T03:00:03-04:00 Rich Mellor CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <p> The <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a> Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. Performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the QPI due to the lack of through port. No longer made, but the occasional unit may turn up second hand. </p> <p> Oddly, the parallel port uses an IDC-34 way connector, rather than a standard 25 pin DB connector. We have not come across the correct lead to use this interface. </p> <p> No manual - simply use OPEN #3,par: PRINT #3, 'Hello World': CLOSE #3 </p> <p> It also adds the command DUMP_SCR to send a screen dump to a printer (presumably EPSON compatible). </p> <p> <a class="popup" href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/hardware/q-pi-interface.jpg"> <img longdesc="CST%20Q-Pi%20Printer%20Interface" alt="CST Q-Pi Printer Interface" title="CST Q-Pi Printer Interface" src="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/hardware/q-pi-interface.jpg" class="popup" width=240 height=180 /> </a> </p> 2010-03-27T12:10:26-04:00 Rich Mellor CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <p> The <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a> Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. Performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the QPI due to the lack of through port. No longer made, but the occasional unit may turn up second hand. </p> <p> Oddly, the parallel port uses an IDC-34 way connector, rather than a standard 25 pin DB connector. We have not come across the correct lead to use this interface. </p> <p> No manual - simply use OPEN #3,par: PRINT #3, 'Hello World': CLOSE #3 </p> <p> It also adds the command DUMP_SCR to send a screen dump to a printer (presumably EPSON compatible). </p> <p> <a class="popup" href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/qiidiskinterface.jpg"> <img longdesc="Picture%20of%20CST%20Q-%20Pi%20Printer%20Module" alt="CST Q- Pi Printer Module interface" title="CST Q- Pi Printer Module interface" src="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/qiidiskinterface.jpg" class="popup" width=240 height=120 /> </a> </p> 2010-03-27T08:06:54-04:00 Rich Mellor CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <h2>CST Q-PI</h2> <p> The <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a> Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. Performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the QPI due to the lack of through port. No longer made, but the occasional unit may turn up second hand. </p> <p> Oddly, the parallel port uses an IDC-34 way connector, rather than a standard 25 pin DB connector. We have not come across the correct lead to use this interface. </p> <p> No manual - simply use OPEN #3,par: PRINT #3, 'Hello World': CLOSE #3 </p> <p> It also adds the command DUMP_SCR to send a screen dump to a printer (presumably EPSON compatible). </p> <p> <a class="popup" href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/qiidiskinterface.jpg"> <img longdesc="Picture%20of%20CST%20Q-%20Pi%20Printer%20Module" alt="CST Q- Pi Printer Module interface" title="CST Q- Pi Printer Module interface" src="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/qiidiskinterface.jpg" class="popup" width=240 height=120 /> </a> </p> 2009-09-27T09:43:06-04:00 Rich Mellor CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <h2>CST Q-PI</h2> <p> The <a href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST">CST</a> Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. Performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the QPI due to the lack of through port. No longer made, but the occasional unit may turn up second hand. </p> <p> Oddly, the parallel port uses an IDC-34 way connector, rather than a standard 25 pin DB connector. We have not come across the correct lead to use this interface. </p> <p> <a class="popup" href="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/qiidiskinterface.jpg"> <img longdesc="Picture%20of%20CST%20Q-%20Pi%20Printer%20Module" alt="CST Q- Pi Printer Module interface" title="CST Q- Pi Printer Module interface" src="http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/qiidiskinterface.jpg" class="popup" width=240 height=120 /> </a> </p> 2009-09-27T08:17:08-04:00 Rich Mellor CST Q-PI Printer Module http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=CST%20Q-PI%20Printer%20Module&mode=history_view&lang=en&id= <h2>CST Q-PI</h2> <p> The CST Q-PI interface was a parallel printer interface card which plugged into the QL's main expansion interface. As it was a dead-end device (no through port), it could only be used with interfaces such as memory cards which had a through port. Performed well enough in its day as a parallel printer connection system, though these were quickly superceded by serial-parallel converter devices by other companies, as it was impossible to use a disk interface with the QPI due to the lack of through port. No longer made, but the occasional unit may turn up second hand. </p> 2007-04-30T06:31:21-04:00 Dilwyn Jones