Display article   Subject:  The New DMP 202 24-Wire Printer
   04/30/97   19:17:06


THE NEW DMP 202 24-WIRE PRINTER!

Look at all the features this printer has -- for only $399.95!

The Tandy DMP 202 (26-2864) is the newest entry in the Radio
Shack line of printers.  The DMP 202 is a 24-wire dot matrix
printer designed for the home computer user who wants high
resolution output in text and graphics modes at an economical
price.  The design of the DMP 202 comes mostly from the very
successful million selling DMP 13X series of printers, combining
smooth flowing case design with heavy duty internal construction.
In keeping with the easy-to-use operation of its predecessors,
the DMP 202 employs only two front panel switches which allow the
user to control the basic operation of the printer.

The DMP 202 24-wire bi-directional, logic seeking print head
automatically switches to uni-directional printing for graphics
mode to insure that the user gets perfect registration.  In
addition, the print head incorporates several protection circuits
to protect the printer from damage in case something should go
astray.  The print head is capable of printing at speeds of up to
180 cps (characters per second) burst speed in its super speed
draft mode and 144 cps in its Elite draft mode.  And for those
times when letter quality characters are required, the DMP 202
prints at speeds of up to 57 cps.

Using the very popular IBM ProPrinter X24 emulation, the DMP 202
can be used with virtually all popular MS-DOS software.  And at a
price of only $399.95 it is sure to be a winner in the Radio
Shack lineup.

                         SPECIFICATIONS
                   DMP 202 Dot Matrix Printer

    Stock Number             26-2864

    Paper                    Width: 4" - 10" maximum
                             Single Sheet
                             Fanfold
                             Multiple part

    Print Head               24-wire
                             Bi-directional/Logic Seeking

    Print Speed              180 cps (super speed draft)
                             144/120 cps (standard draft)
                             57/33 (letter quality)

    Head Life                30 million dots

    Graphics Resolution      360 x 180

    Paper Handling           Friction feed (single sheet)
                             Push tractor (fanfold)
                             Semi-automatic paper load
                             Paper park
                             1" paper tear

    Number of copies         Original + one (0.15 mm maximum)

    Interface                Parallel (IBM type)

    Emulation                IBM ProPrinter X24

    Resident LQ Font         Courier

    Font Card                no

    Font Download            11K maximum

    Print Buffer             1K

    Configuration/Setup      Front Panel switches (2)
                             Dip switch

    Included Ribbon          Sample ribbon (1.5 mil char)

    Replacement Ribbon       26-2871 black (2.5 mil char)

    Acoustic Noise Level     57 dB

    MTBF                     4,000 hours (25%)

    Dimensions               15" x 11"x 4.75" (W x D x H)

    Weight                   8.6 pounds

    Retail Price             $399.95

