Sharp CE-150 printer/cassette interface questions

[Duane Hess]

(04-14-2023 04:16 AM)sideburn Wrote:  I just got some sets of pens from Best and he recommends freezing or refrigerating the pens when not in use.

Anyone have any info on this do these pens tend to dry out? Do I even need to worry about it? I get mixed info online about freezing inks.

I have a Canon X-710 which uses the same mechanical "guts" as the CE-150. Been looking for good sources of pens. Is "Best" a museum member or a company? Would you elaborate on how to contact Best?

Don't have a clue about freezing but you might look at the following link:
http://tandy.wiki/CGP-115

on the Tandy Radio Shack/TRS-80 CGP-115 printer/plotter. The same mechanism is used in this brand also.

Towards the bottom is a section titled Pen/Ink Storage with their suggestion. Above that section is one which concerns refilling pens. If what they say is true, the ink is water based. Which makes one wonder if repeated freezing might damage the internal fibers or the case due to ice expansion.

There is also a link for purchasing new pens, never used it, don't know if it works. Sounded a bit pricey.

Interestingly, towards the top are links to PDFs for the operation and service manuals. Much of the service manual, especially electronics/interfaces might be Tandy specific. But there are sections on the mechanical plotter itself.