Dot-Matrix Printer Review: Panasonic KX-P2023

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Author(s): Abed Kahale
Publication: Update Magazine
Pub Details: Update July 1994
Date: July 1994
Pages: 16

Panasonic KX-P2023

If you are planning on buying a printer consider this one. I purchased it about 9 months ago and I am very satisfied with it. I have been using it for the ZXir QLive Alive! Newsletter. 24-pin, the quietest of its kind and an excellent value for less than $200 at discount stores.

Epson and IBM emulation, Centronics parallel port, tractor and single sheet feed, fan-fold paper Park, auto paper load, etc. The only drawback is its smallish ribbon cartridge.

3 Draft fonts at 240 cps.
4 Letter Quality fonts at 80 cps.
Pitch of 10 to 20 CPI., 10 CHARACTERS per inch, 20 characters per inch.
Draft — Pica, Elite and Micron
LQ — Courier, Prestige, Script and Bold Bold PS

Service is the best I have encountered, five 800 phone numbers. Check with RMG and Mechanical Affinity for availability.

It worked just fine with my MSCRIPT and TASWORD through LarKen/AERCO interface. No print code imbedding is required, fonts selection, emulation, etc. is all done from the top panel. (Picture 180X360)

Sample printout: clip art of a cinema-goer (printed at 180X360)
Sample printout: clip art of a cinema-goer (printed at 180X360)

Resolution up to 360 X 360 dots/inch.