Q. It is possible to connect my Spectrum to an Olivetti Praxis 41 electronic typewriter: if so what sort of interface would I need?

The typewriter has a connector for conncetion to an Olivetti RS232C interface, however, I think the interface might cost more than it's worth. Also, if it were possible to interface the two what exactly would be the end result?

C. M. Thompson
Cheltenham, Glos.

A. Yes it's possible, and yes it's likely that it will cost more than it's worth, RS232S for electric typewriters can cost from £75 to £150, so unless you've already got a Praxis, it's liable to be an expensive exercise. Hilderbay is offering Praxis and interface for £435.

In order to use it with your Spectrum you'd need an interface, the most logical being the RS232 that comes with Sinclair's own Interface 1.

As for the end result, you won't be able to print the Spectrum block graphics or user-defined graphics, but this is a problem you'll often run into with the Spectrum and professional printers.