ACML Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I found an Atari 8-bit printer interface called the U-Print Model A. It says on the box "with graphics". Does that mean it can list Atari CTRL-Character graphics in listings like the AT-Graphics interface? If so, that is great as this model also has the 13 pin SIO pass-thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Sorry, can't answer that, but it certainly sounds like it should. Only info I could find on it was:- U-PRINT A64 (interface/buffer) Digital Devices Corp. 430 Tenth Street, Suite N205 Atlanta, GA 30318 (800) 554-4898 In Georgia (404) 872-4430 $179.95-64K, $119.95-16K $89.95-interface only U-Print A replaces Digital's popular Ape-Face printer interface. The two higher-priced models also include memory buffers. A copy button for up to 255 multiple copies and reset button are built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) last I remember of it, you could print both Atascii as well as dot matrix graphics....depending on the attached printer... Edited July 27, 2019 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 That's what I'm hoping. The AT Graphic interface has a dip switch to set the internal ROM that carried the ATASCII graphics. You could just LPRINT from BASIC and it would produce ATASCII characters on your Espon, Star, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Has anyone found a manual for the U-Print A64 yet? I have what i believe is a U-print A16, it has no sticker on the outside but the outer shell and buttons match the description of the A16 or A64. I see 6 empty sockets. I have read everything I can find on the web. I read that it takes 4164-15 chips, but the 2 in the picture are 2164-15, which I have read are compatible. I am looking to drop in 6 more chips to get the full 64k buffer. I also read one of the buttons allows you to make up to 255 copies of the data in the buffer. the other button is a reset/cancel. Update: I have also read this is able to print out ATASCII, I just listed a program to the P: and it printed but flipped out when it came to Atascii characters. Edited May 8, 2020 by venom4728a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 https://archive.org/details/uprintparalellprinterinterfaceusersmanual/mode/2up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 7 hours ago, Allan said: https://archive.org/details/uprintparalellprinterinterfaceusersmanual/mode/2up Thank You! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 7 hours ago, venom4728a said: Thank You! Thank YOU! It's why I buy and scan this stuff. So that people can get access to info to use their Atari computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Looks like the claim of graphics support relies on extra software, the print buffer is cool, but it's not like some that translated and printed the atascii set on the fly... so you want the AT graphic interface or some of the pricier option to get the built in as opposed to software. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Saw this thread pop back up and was on eBay and boom!, there is a U64 U-Print for $19.95. It's mine now! I also have a Model A U-Print (no buffer memory). Edited May 9, 2020 by ACML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) It looks like it will cost me about $20 to get the 6 4164 dims to take mine from 16k to 64k buffer. I was hoping this had the Atascii support too. May just have to live with the G: driver. The copy feature is cool idea though! While looking for this is in my basement I found 2 others, I have an Axiom AT-846 (looks like it requires external power) and an Ape-Face XLP, I seem to remember having and MPP but it may be in my garage. Edited May 9, 2020 by venom4728a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 It should cost about $6.60 to get (6) 4164's as they are normally $1.10 a piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I found them on Jameco for $2.25 each, they have $4.71 shipping fee and $1.10 in taxes. To top that off there is a $6.50 processing fee added to orders under $20, which kinda forces me to buy at least $20 worth of something, to avoid paying $ 6.50 for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 9 hours ago, venom4728a said: I found them on Jameco for $2.25 each, they have $4.71 shipping fee and $1.10 in taxes. To top that off there is a $6.50 processing fee added to orders under $20, which kinda forces me to buy at least $20 worth of something, to avoid paying $ 6.50 for nothing. You can also find DRAMs on eBay, often with free shipping. Looks like most of the 4164’s currently are in tubes of 10, which is more than you need. But spares are always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I did look on Ebay too. I am trying to avoid directly buying anything from China. I would rather pay a little bit more and have my money help out a US company. I know the chips were probably made in China originally. Plus, buying from Jameco it will probably arrive within a few days, in a box, in good condition. From China it could be next week or next month. I have tried using the "US Only" search function on Ebay and still had stuff arrive from China. Ebay and Amazon are both Market places, that means nearly everything you find on there can be found someplace else cheaper. People find a product cheap and resell it for profit. I wish Radio Shack was still around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, venom4728a said: I did look on Ebay too. I am trying to avoid directly buying anything from China. I would rather pay a little bit more and have my money help out a US company. This eBay listing is 8 for $10($5 + $5 shipping) from Enfield Conneticut: https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-PCs-HYB4164-P2-LF-SIEMENS-64Kx1-200ns-DRAM-MOS-PAGE-MODE-PDIP16/143595449587?hash=item216ef4acf3:g:DDcAAOSwS51ert-b 41256 chips are also compatible, they just need pin 1 grounded to function as 4164 chips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On 5/7/2020 at 9:10 PM, venom4728a said: Has anyone found a manual for the U-Print A64 yet? I have what i believe is a U-print A16, it has no sticker on the outside but the outer shell and buttons match the description of the A16 or A64. I see 6 empty sockets. I have read everything I can find on the web. I read that it takes 4164-15 chips, but the 2 in the picture are 2164-15, which I have read are compatible. I am looking to drop in 6 more chips to get the full 64k buffer. I also read one of the buttons allows you to make up to 255 copies of the data in the buffer. the other button is a reset/cancel. Update: I have also read this is able to print out ATASCII, I just listed a program to the P: and it printed but flipped out when it came to Atascii characters. Did you ever get this to work with six 4164s to make it 64K? I now have an A16 and would like to do the same. Edited July 14, 2021 by ACML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I purchased the 4164s, when they arrived I installed them I have printed with the print since then, but still have never printed enough to test the buffer. Not too long after this the Fujinet came out and uprint when back into a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Must have been due some good karma. I opened up the A16 I recently purchased off eBay and it already had the six RAM sockets populated with RAM, so it came with 64K! I had never really heard of the U Print back in the day, but its nice to have a buffer and the SIO pass-thru in a small interface. I haven't purchased a Fujinet yet, but I'm sure there's one in my future. Just gong to wait for the hardware to stabilize (i.e ver 1.6 maybe). Question: Are 2164 and 4164 DRAMs compatible as long as they are both 128 refresh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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