This listing is for a FULLY FUNCTIONAL Original Apple ImageWriter printer with original box, packaging, accessory kit, and owner's manual!
ORIGINAL 1983 MODEL PRINTER - Very Collectable and hard to Find!
Compatible with the Original 1984 Macintosh 128k M0001, Macintosh 512k, Macintosh Plus, SE, SE/30, LC, Classic and others
Also compatible with the Apple II, II+, III, IIe, and IIgs
Model Number A9M0303
The first ImageWriter is a serial based dot matrix printer introduced by Apple Computer in late 1983.
The printer was essentially a re-packaged 9-pin dot matrix printer from C. Itoh Electronics (model C. Itoh 8510, with modified ROM and pinout), released the same year. It was introduced as a replacement for the earlier parallel-based Apple Dot Matrix Printer/DMP (also a C. Itoh model) and, while primary intended for the Apple II, worked across Apple's entire computer product line. The ImageWriter could produce images as well as text, up to a resolution of 144 DPI and a speed of about 120 CPS. In text mode, the printer was logic-seeking, meaning it would print with the head moving in both directions while it would print only in one direction for graphics and Near Letter Quality. The ImageWriter was also supported by the Macintosh 128K computer, the original Mac. Apple wanted a graphical printer for the Mac, and had introduced the ImageWriter primarily to support the new machine. This permitted it to produce WYSIWYG output from the screen of the computer, which was an important aspect for promoting the concept of the GUI and, later, desktop publishing. Quality was adequate rather than startling. Another feature offered was a built-in self test, which could be invoked by holding down the form feed button while powering up the printer. The ImageWriter can be supported by Microsoft Windows-based PC's by using the included C. Itoh 8510 compatible driver.
The ImageWriter was succeeded by the ImageWriter II in late 1985.
Additional Pictures:
Original box! We will double box to preserve this!
Wow! Original packaging as well! You even get the original accessory kit!
Original packaging!
It even still has its original styrofoam!
Just look at how nice this original ImageWriter is!
You even get the original Macintosh accessory kit!
It has the "Picasso" style packaging that the original 1984 Macintosh 128k came with!
The inside of the accessory box still looks great!
You got the original Imagewriter User's Manual!
Original Apple power cord!
Original Apple printer cord!
It also has an adapter to work with newer style ADB Macs!
You get a replacement ribbon but no guarantee the ink hasn't dried out after all these years. You may need to buy a fresh ribbon (they are cheap).
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