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1.4.2
Languages and Application Programs
North Star offers many additional programs for use with the ADVANTAGE, including the North
Star Graphics BASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN, and a wide range of business oriented application
programs. Your dealer can provide you the latest listing of software offered and supported by
North Star.
1.5
LINE-PRINTER
Since the ADVANTAGE is an integrated computer, the only equipment you will probably want
to add to your system is a line-printer. A line-printer produces paper output, or "hard copies"
of the information generated with computer programs.
There are two major types of line-printers available. The nature of your computer processing
will determine which kind of printer is best suited to your needs.
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Full character line-printers offer a range of typestyles and produce sharp, clearly defined
characters. They are often referred to as "letter quality printers." These printers operate
in the low-to-medium speed range, 15-75 characters per second.
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Dot-matrix printers create each individual character with a grid or matrix of dots. These
printers operate in the medium-to-high speed range, 80-200 characters per second.
Some printers are also capable of providing hard copies of graphics output.
1.6
USING THIS MANUAL
1-6
The next chapter of this manual explains how to operate the ADVANTAGE. The third chapter,
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, provides additional information that will facilitate your work
with the ADVANTAGE. The fourth chapter provides guidance in troubleshooting.
Please consult the individual User Manual available for each program for information on the
features and the program.
ADVANTAGE User Manual
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