APPENDIX G

Appendix G

Special Notes on Other Computers/Languages/Interfaces

Interfacing

The MX-70 is designed to interface directly with parallel printer computers like the Apple II and the TRS-80 Models I, II, and III. RS-232, IEEE 448, and other interfaces are not factory supported. There is no provision for installing interface boards inside the case.

Interfacing Cables

The following table identifies known cables which are wired correctly for use with the

MX-70:

Computer

Parallel Interface/Cable

Apple II

EPSON I/F P/N 8131

 

 

EPSON Cable P/N 8230

 

 

‘Apple Centronics Parallel I/F

Apple III

Same as above

 

 

Run in Apple II emulation

Atari 400

2Macrotronics P/N A4P-3

Atari 800

2Macrotronics P/N A8P-3

Atari 400/800

Macrotronics P/N A85OE

(with 850 I/F)

 

TRS-80

Model I

Radio Shack P/N 26-1411

(without expansion I/F)

 

TRS-80

Model I

Epson Cable P/N 8220

(with expansion I/F)

3Radio Shack P/N 26-1401

TRS-80

Model II

Radio Shack P/N 26-4401

TRS-80

Model III

Epson Cable P/N 8220

 

 

3Radio Shack P/N 26-1401

‘Requires Modification to ground the Most Significant Bit Kontact Macrotronics for additional information

3Cut Pin #35 at the printer end of the cable

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