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Re: [Digital BW] using european printer in north america ?

2001-12-04 by fh.gross@sympatico.ca

Jerry,
Thanks for writing.
I started to look into 220>10 step down transformers and the first 
thing the supplier wanted to know was -"how many watts?". Do you know 
what the printer's wattage draw is ?
As to your second point about Hz range - can you elaborate? The 
supplier didn't seem to have different transformers for this variable.
thanks
Frank

> The voltage is not switchable so you will need a step down 
> transformer. The built in transformer often puts out different 
> voltages depending on the circuit boards requirement. I used to buy 
> HAM equipment from the US and an external transformer was the 
easiest 
> and cheapest solution. Check you can find a suitable transformer 
> before buying the printer or even if you need one to step down from 
> 220 to 110/20 it will probable depend on the Hz range in your 
> electricity supply.
> 
> Jerry.

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