Thirty-seven years ago (1986), a Panasonic KX-W50TH Thermal Electronic Typewriter rolled off of an assembly line in Japan. It makes its way to North America and ends up in a construction contractor’s office for a number of years before ending up in storage. It is certain that the typewriter was quickly replaced by a computer […]
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The Find A few weeks ago, I came across a typewriter from 1986. I found and purchased a Panasonic KX-W50TH. What is interesting about this typewriter is that it is a thermal transfer typewriter. Equally impressive is that this typewriter includes a data port for connecting it to a computer. Thermal Transfer Thermal transfer typewriters
On a usual day, I document all sorts of things as I develop and secure data-driven communication systems for my clients. I have a need to scan my thoughts for later recall. Lined paper distracts from the content; when scanned, the lines can interfere with written content. A product made by a company called Whitelines
