Reviving a MZ-1P01 plotter
Reviving a MZ-1P01 plotter
My "new" 731 has not been used in probably 30 years. Is there anything I should do to the plotter before I test it?
Re: Reviving a MZ-1P01 plotter
I guess I should have done something, as when I tested the paper feed it worked for a few seconds and then the roller stopped. I can still hear a motor spinning, so I guess there's a rubber belt or something that has disintegrated over the years.
Re: Reviving a MZ-1P01 plotter
It might be a problem with one of the small gears. It seems to be quite common problem with Alps mechanism...
Here is description and some tips how to fix it:
http://biosrhythm.com/?p=1395
Describes Commodore 1520, but it is the same mechanism.
Alternatively, I've seen someone selling 3d printed replacement gears for this plotter on eBay. No idea about their quality though.
Here is description and some tips how to fix it:
http://biosrhythm.com/?p=1395
Describes Commodore 1520, but it is the same mechanism.
Alternatively, I've seen someone selling 3d printed replacement gears for this plotter on eBay. No idea about their quality though.
Re: Reviving a MZ-1P01 plotter
Great! Thanks a lot, I will take a closer look at the plotter ASAP.