How to Buy – Centronics Version

The Centronics / Parallel Port Retro-Printer

For computers and equipment which have a centronics port / parallel port, then you will need the Centronics Retro-Printer Module which includes the hardware necessary to get the centronics signals onto the Raspberry Pi.

There are two versions of the Centronics Retro-Printer Module available – the v3 is ideal for home users, or for those wishing to test the Retro-Printer module for use in larger projects, whereas the v4 is the final production model of the product. Software is available for download, or we can supply it on a pre-programmed 16GB SanDisk micro SD Card containing all of the software you require. Cases are also available.

The Retro-Printer Module, case and SD card can now be purchased through SellMyRetro.com, or contact us to order direct. We even provide a USB-RTC Module which provides a real-time clock facility for where the Raspberry Pi is not connected to the internet and therefore need an alternative method of maintaining the time and date.

We have also secured a supply of Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ units for use with the v4 Retro-Printer Module and can therefore offer pre-assembled Retro-Printer modules containing everything you need and with remote assistance to help get you started.

Prices* excluding VAT and any taxes are:

Or, you can buy the individual items

We can also supply the following from our stock:

  • Standard Parallel Port to Centronics Cable (ask) £12 (£14.40 inc UK VAT)

The above links go through to our trading platform sellmyretro.com but if you prefer, please contact us and we can send an invoice for payment by credit/debit card.

We can also offer alternatives if you need a special lead making to connect to the Retro-Printer.

The printer emulations include Epson ESC/P and ESC/P2, PostScript, HP PCL, Printronix, IBM Proprinter, plain text and raw data conversion.

We have development versions of printer emulations for Apple, Tandy DMP-105, Star Microline SP700 and Siemens PT88 printers

We are happy to look at other conversion routines, although we may charge extra for development of these. We can also pre-configure the software for you and offer remote support in setting it up for additional cost.

Please feel free to contact us or register on our forums for more information

 

* Prices exclude shipping and VAT / taxes.  We ship worldwide.