Centronics - Model 101

Model 101

The 101 was highly innovative and affordable at its inception. Some selected specifications:

  • Print speed: 165 characters per second
  • Weight: 155 pounds
  • Size: 27 ½ " W x 11 ¼ " H x 19 ¼ D
  • Shipping: 200 pounds, wooden crate, unpacked by removal of 36 screws
  • Characters: 62, 10 numeric, 26 upper case and 26 special characters (no lower case)
  • Character size: 10 characters per inch
  • Line spacing: 6 lines per inch
  • Vertical control: punched tape reader for top of form and vertical tab
  • Forms thickness: original plus four copies
  • Interfaces: Centronics parallel, optional RS-232 serial

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