VPD (View Printer Driver) ROM for the Acorn BBC by Watford Electronics

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VPD (View Printer Driver) ROM


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Description:


This Listing is for a used: VPD (View Printer Drivers) ROM.

For use with: Acorn BBC Micro and Master128

Produced by: Watford Electronics.

Date:

From the original advert:
"The VPD extends View's printer command with a series of mnemonic commands. All standard highlight sequences are also supported. A large range of printers are supported by drivers contained within the ROM (the drivers can be downloaded and customised). Printers supported include: Epson's MX, AX, FX, FX, LX. JX80 range , H180, KP810/9 10, PW1080, JP101 , HR 15, M1009, GLP , JUKI 6100, etc.

Other printers are readily supported by defining a Printer Driver using the built in Printer Driver Generator. The features mentioned below are available to both the built in Printer Drivers and user defined drivers (assuming the printer supports the features). NLQ control, Underline, Bold, Proportional Spacing, Microspacing, Italic, Superscript, Subscript, Condensed, Enlarged, Double Strike. Set lines per inch numerically (eg. LPI 6), Set characters per inch numerically (eg. CPI 5). Select printer font, Select printer ribbon colour, Translation sequences, Emulation of BBC Character Set. Simple numeric expressions for certain operations, Full printer setup, Send control codes, Print prompt on screen, Redefinable Pad character, Pause for key press, Prompt to change daisywheel, and Execute • command when printing.

Other features include a very powerful on screen preview, with bold, italic, underline, super/subscript, enlarged highlights, and a special printer driver to allow memory based text to be previewed by View 1.4. Of course, View 1.4, 2.1 and 3.0 are all supported, as is Shadow RAM and 6502 Second Processors. The BBC B series and Master series of micros are supported. All in all, a very professional product for the discerning user who wants power at their finger tips."

Condition:

Good visual condition for age. See photos.
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CJE & 4D have, over the years, developed many of our own products for Acorn/RISC OS & Raspberry Pi computers. From the first ever 3rd party accessory for BBC Micro Model B (cassette leads) to the first ever 3rd party hardware for the Raspberry Pi Model B (Real Time Clock Module).
We are continuing to develop new products and expect to make a number of significant launches during the next year. Fourth Dimension (4D) is a sister business to CJE Micro's, having been a sibling since 1998.

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Other printers are readily supported by defining a Printer Driver using the built in Printer Driver Generator. The features mentioned below are available to both the built in Printer Drivers and user defined drivers (assuming the printer supports the features). NLQ control, Underline, Bold, Proportional Spacing, Microspacing, Italic, Superscript, Subscript, Condensed, Enlarged, Double Strike. Set lines per inch numerically (eg. LPI 6), Set characters per inch numerically (eg. CPI 5). Select printer font, Select printer ribbon colour, Translation sequences, Emulation of BBC Character Set. Simple numeric expressions for certain operations, Full printer setup, Send control codes, Print prompt on screen, Redefinable Pad character, Pause for key press, Prompt to change daisywheel, and Execute •
Brand Watford Electronics
Type ROM
EAN Does not apply