Concerning the 2608s....the gold leaf on the cards is worth more than the
printer especially if you have all the slots filled.



Chris Bartram wrote:

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> > Does anyone remember the model number of the old HP system printer that
> > used a chain?  What was it's model number?  That beast was a night-mare
> > to clean.  Not to mention the punch tapes that had to be made for
> > special forms.
>
> 2617s I believe. Had a couple of the r2d2 lookalikes. Had to cause one was
> always down. (or was it 2607?) In any case our CE hated them... seeing as
> we almost assigned him a desk since he was out to visit them so often. They
> did kick out those reports from that ol' series II/III nicely though.
>
> I still have a 2608S sitting around (unplugged but still works). It makes a
> memorable "Hummmmmm" when it kicks in.
>
>     -Chris Bartram