Microcomputer Printer Control Unit

C. F. Mossman, W. Clark, V. Dey, J. Gear, S. Morrissey

A new type of control unit for film printing machines has been developed by Rank Film Laboratories. It provides a new approach to the operation of printing machines with greater efficiency for typical printing procedures and a lower incidence of operator error and machine failure. The unit is based on a 16-bit, 64-kbyte microcomputer. It is designed and constructed in logical modules and features extensive self-testing capabilities. This article describes the design, functions, and layout of the printer control unit.

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Published
1983-06
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J00122