HP 88780 9-track tape drive

From: Bruce Lane <kyrrin_at_bluefeathertech.com>
Date: Sat Apr 3 16:36:14 1999

At 00:23 04-04-1999 +0300, you wrote:

        <snip>

>The problem is: no docs. By playing with front panel buttons, we
>discovered lots of interesting knobs to turn (CONF 40..199), but weren't
>inclined to try them all. What CONF will allow 6250 bpi density to be
>used? Or is it permanently disabled by Tandem-customized firmware?

        You may have custom firmware. I know my own 88780 can do 6250 no problem.

        If you get into a bind, and can't deal with it any other way, let me know
and I'll see if I can make images of the generic firmware EPROMs in my own
unit and E-attach them to you.


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Received on Sat Apr 03 1999 - 16:36:14 BST

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