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Printers by the brand Centronics

Category: Printers
Brand: Centronics
Founded by: Robert Howard
Headquarters: US USA (Hudson)
Since: 1971
Until: 1987

Centronics Data Computer Corporation was a pioneering American company, a major manufacturer of computer printers in the 1970s.
Today, it is best remembered for the parallel interface that bears its name.

Some outstanding models of Centronics printers


Launched: 1970

The Centronics Model 101 was introduced at the 1970 National Computer Conference. The print head used an innovative seven-pin solenoid impact system. Based on this design, Centronics later claimed to have developed the first dot matrix printer.


Launched: 1975


Launched: 1978

ESD silver foil printer.


Launched: 1980

Serial dot matrix printer, which allowed monospaced or proportional characters.

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