<OT> Re: oikdata 320

[Steven Maroney]

what is satire ?



On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Rashkae wrote:

> I deleted the previous messages to this thread, so I forget who the author
> was who mentioned reading through the samba docs. I just wanted you to
> know that there are some of us whom in fact appreciate your fine (and
> perfectly delivered) satire.
> 
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> On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Steven Maroney wrote:
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> 
> I just responded to this message with an answer of NO.
> 
> Im not sure what you are asking here !?!?
> 
> I just read another reply to this post. THe reply stated that the author
> of the reply could not find information about voltage in the samba docs.
> 
> 
> 1. What in the world does operating volatage have to with Samba ?
>    THat doesn't make much sense ?  Voltage specs simply states the
>    operating voltage that is required to make the device work.
>    After reading all the samba documentation in the past, I'm sure the
>    author of the samba docs assumed that the admin of samba had
>    enough knowlegde (and common sense) to have a WORKING printer before
>     expecting samba to work
>    with that printer.
> 
> 2. I have repaired & installed many okidata 320's. I never came across one
>    that operated on 220/240v. Maybe Okidata makes two different models.
> 
>    Now of course if a printer requires a certain amount of voltage to
>    operate, escpically when the specified voltage is more the you have,
>    the printer simply isn't going to work. Take for example, your car.
> 
>    Your car may require  a 12 volt, high amperage battery to start. If
>    you connect several 6 volt batteries in paraell to obtain the specified
>    amperage, it going to start. Most likely not.
> 
>    For reference, connecting serveral direct current power sources in
>    parrell increases amperage, and the voltage remains the same.
> 
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> On Fri, 18 Jan 2002 CZaccardi at aol.com wrote:
> 
> > i purchased this printer on ebay, not knowing it was 220v 240v.
> >    question: can i plug in a 220 line to make in work, or will it damage the
> > printer.
> >           charles
> >
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