The Sinclair ZX Printer

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The ZXPS was designed for and fully tested with the Sinclair ZX Printer.  

The ZX Printer was introduced by Sinclair Research Ltd. in 1982, sold for $99.95, and works on the ZX80 ZX81 and TS1000.  

XZPS with ZX Printer clear tray view2 1000w

 


ZX Printer References: 

The ZX Printer Instruction Manual can be found here: https://www.zx81.nl/dload/pdf/Printer-Instructions.pdf

The ZX Printer Serivce Manual can be found here: https://spectrumforeveryone.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ZX-Printer-Service-Manual.pdf

 


The ZX Printer Belt

The ZX Printer belt seems to disintegrate over time.  replacements can be 3D printed or purchased online.  Here are some references.

3D Printing
Sinclair ZX Printer Belt on thingiverse  https://www.stlfinder.com/model/sinclair-zx-printer-belt-lwktcrhu/4367663/

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4822567 

Repairing ZX Printer Videos

A sad, broken ZX Printer: Diagnosis, fixing and testing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHOXv2exdak

3D Priinted Belt https://www.ebay.com/itm/156070756325