Bringing the 1027 printer back from the dead

[Fred_M]

Great work! This explains why I sold my four 1027 printers I had in stock for 5 or 6 euros each

 

If Abbuc is not interested in distributing the print heads, then I (rewindgames) am But I can't imagine why Abbuc should not do the distribution.

[gilsaluki]

Whoa. I just bought a 1027 for $50. I need the head and the ink pad. Let us when they are ready for prime time.

[panama800]

Any new updates?

[Stefan Both]

Yes, he almost won the competition.

[Irgendwer]

Any new updates?

 

Sorry, no, only the old ones:

 

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261022-bringing-the-1027-printer-back-from-the-dead/page-4?do=findComment&comment=3810789

[+remowilliams]

Reading that this might be possible/available has me seriously thinking about picking up one of these clattering little lovely monstrosities from my early years...

[panama800]

Any updates on wen they may go on sale?

[DavidMil]

I am still following this thread too. I still want at least two, maybe four if the price is not too high!

Great work!

 

Congratulations,

DavidMil

[+Philsan]

Christian, today I received ABBUC magazin.

It would be nice to have an English translation of your product's description (CLM17 too).

[Irgendwer]

Christian, today I received ABBUC magazin.

It would be nice to have an English translation of your product's description (CLM17 too).

 

Sure - I will try to translate manuals at the latest when the products are published. A volunteer could accelerate this...

[Bill Lange]

Any update on making these print heads available?

 

Bill

[gilsaluki]

I am SO waiting for these to be come available for purchase. We are ready to use our little clattering machine again for letter quality Atari goodness.

[Irgendwer]

Any updates on wen they may go on sale?

 

Now:

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271589-revive1027-order-thread/

[RodLightning]

How difficult is the process of replacing the 1027 rubber print head? I'm trying to determine the condition of the printer I have here. As pictured, the original rubber head has dry rotted and fallen away. What do I see here? Two small screws and four metal guides at the front of print head. With power, the carriage slides fully to left position and spins, but will catch/snag when the four guides don't quite allign with the screw block. I see four matching grooves for the metal guides. I am guessing that with a new rubber, the guides will be kept in line all the time. I remember a short spin-up being normal when the printer still worked many years ago. Am I missing anything obvious?

 

Edit: I just discovered the PDF manual posted in the order thread. I would still be interested an any info fellow 1027 owners have to share.

 

Edited November 2, 2017 by RodLightning

[Irgendwer]

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position and spins, but will catch/snag when the four guides don't quite allign with the screw block. I see four matching grooves for the metal guides. I am guessing that with a new rubber, the guides will be kept in line all the time.

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You have to bend the guides back into the correct position before doing the exchange. Otherwise this "comb" will ruin the replacement. I have had a similar problem here and the bending process it not that easy without disassembling the head.

[KLund1]

When these new print belts become available, I'm sure we all could use a tutorial about how to disassemble, install, reassemble the print head properly.

I have no idea how to do it. Anyone will to put out a guild at that time/

[RodLightning]

 

You have to bend the guides back into the correct position before doing the exchange. Otherwise this "comb" will ruin the replacement. I have had a similar problem here and the bending process it not that easy without disassembling the head.

 

I think they are straight now after some prying and pinching with tweezers. Should they be straight enough to spin with no rubber installed? The 1027 I have here now spins freely most of the time but there is some side-to side motion possible in the "comb" guides. I wondered if the silicon will keep them in line without being damaged or if it is even a good idea to run the head under power without a rubber part installed?

[Irgendwer]

I wondered if the silicon will keep them in line without being damaged or if it is even a good idea to run the head under power without a rubber part installed?

 

There is a "bit" support of the rubber for the guides, but normally the guides should hold their position without "assistance" from the rubber.

The most important step before the exchange is cleaning the unit. Very often there is rubber debris below the drum at the lower edge of the comb - this could be possibly the reason for the vibration of the comb spacer.

Make the test with the paper strip like written in the manual to check if the drum can turn freely...

[RodLightning]

There is probably debris in there from the old rubber. It looks pretty dirty. I will take time to thoroughly clean the works and hopefully have it ready for the new part. Thanks for the info!

[_The Doctor__]

time to make a new acoustic box for the printer again

[RodLightning]

I sort of like that sound. No other printer I have ever heard is quite like it. I'm thinking however, about storage to prolong the life of the print head and ink roller. A 1027 is small enough to maybe fit the entire thing into some kind of air tight container. If I get one working again, it will be put away when not in use.

[gozar]

Download the manual on the pre-order page, it has the installation directions for the new print head, with pictures!

[rockdoc2010]

Hay kinda the same thing here. I would love to help in the process. I don't care if it sounds like a machine gun but has anyone thought of silicon?

 

Kinda a pink orange rubber that is very easily molded yet I am unaware if it work well at these small dimensions.

 

Side note... I am VERY interested in a clean case to mod a 1200XL keyboard enclosure for a 1088XEL build.

 

Thanks! I will repost in WTB.

 

But feel free to PM me

 

Douglas

 

 

[Geister]

I recently bought a 1027 printer which I hope to get back into working condition if I can get the print head belt rebuilt.   It's missing some pieces including the most critical, the power supply.  I did a search for a new or used power supply and found a unit made by UpBright on Amazon which claimed:

 

UpBright NEW 9V AC / AC Adapter Replacement For Vintage Atari Power Supply, Vintage Atari CO61636, Atari 1027 Printer, 1090XL .Interface 1200XL 400 800 810 822 850 1010 1020 1050 XF551 game systems 9VAC AC9V 9.0V Class 2 Transformer Power Supply Cord Cable PS Wall Home Battery Charger Mains PSU.

 

It looks like an Atari power brick and may work well with any 9VAC unit, but it WILL NOT fit the 1027 as the plug size is wrong. 

 

So I took a 50 minute ride to the last remaining Radio Shack anywhere near me in Brodheadsville, PA. in the hopes that they might have a barrel connector that would fit the unit.  The clerk had a key ring full of different plugs and not one of them fit.  I had given up and was ready to go home when my wife pointed out a wire basket full of power supplies and cords and there was a laptop supply that had a connector that popped right in.  So now, with a little splicing, maybe I can get this thing working.  Assuming the Chinese supply doesn't smoke the first time its plugged in.

 

[gilsaluki]

The problem is the print wheel, rubber deteriorated. I bought one of the replacement rubbers, but it was too brittle as well, the print quality was really poor, too poor to use.  i too would like to use my old friend, the 1027.  Not until a better rubber is made.