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From: craigg@hpwrce.HP.COM
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: HP 2631A
Message-ID: <7660003@hpwrce.HP.COM>
Date: 9 Apr 90 20:16:40 GMT
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Correction...

The RuggedWriter (HP2235) did not replace the HP293x series.  Both the 2932 and
2934 are still made.  The RuggedWriter is a low-end supplement to HP's printer
line.

The 2631A came standard with an 8-bit differential.  This looks like a standard
25 pin connector, but was designed to work in an Multi-drop mode.  If there are no options on the printer, scrap it... It isn't worth the trouble.

The RS-232-C minimum interface was option 040 this should be listed on the back of the printer near the power cable.  Option 052 is the extended serial  
interface.  

It is doubtful that HP would be able to provide any manuals on the printer.
It was obsoleted March 1st 1981, and the support from HP dropped in May '86.
The printer is a good workhorse, just extremely slow.

2631A Op's manual P/N:02631-90901
      Programmers     02631-90903
      Service         02631-90910
      Reference       02631-90905
   Extended Serial    02639-90902
   Parts/Diagrams     02631-90913