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From: abennett@athena.mit.edu (Andrew Bennett)
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Subject: Re: Using an american laserwriter abroad?
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Date: 20 Aug 90 20:49:47 GMT
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I took four LW II's to France last summer for 8 weeks, with no problems.

We hooked each one to a step-down (220-110) transformer.  The frequency
difference didn't bother them at all.

(After rummaging around the offices here, I found that a LW II can 
handle 50-60 Hz, while a LW Plus is 60 Hz only.  We had II's, so all
bets are off on the Plus).

The transformers were *big* and *heavy*.  You have to find one that 
can handle the power demand of the laserwriter (Power = Volts * Amps).
Remember to round _up_.  A bit large is OK, a bit small may lead to
disaster.  Check the label on the back.

-Drew