HP97 The journey begins

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(01-11-2019 01:25 PM)Paul Berger (Canada) Wrote:  With no paper in it pressing the paper feed button should cause the print head to move left about 1/3 of its travel

Paul

I stripped the keyboard down this morning and cleaned any residue that accumulated under the buttons over the years, then scrubbed up the case and buttons and put it all back together.

It powered up ok, so I got the refurbished battery pack and put it in and as I don't have a 97 charger, I set my bench supply to give it about 180mA. Should take the rest of the day to charge.

The printer did as you mentioned without paper, the carriage travelled a cm or so then returned.

I haven't fully assembled it yet. When the battery is fully charged, I'll try out the printer and card reader.

(01-11-2019 01:25 PM)Paul Berger (Canada) Wrote:  I have managed to straighten out those pins, however I have also broken them trying to do so if they are making contact its best to leave well enough alone.

Paul.

Me too, but as you rightly say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it

cheers

Tony