Texas Instruments Model PC-100C Print-Security Cradle

This device, used with a TI Programmable 58 or 59 calculator, performed a variety of functions. The printer could show the contents of the display at any time, list programs in program memory and the contents of data registers, print results from a running program, print each step of calculator operations, list program labels and location, print alphanumeric messages, and plot data. The PC-100C also served as a security cradle, providing a secure place to leave the calculator and also allowing recharging of the calculator while the printer was in use.

The thermal printer, with its 2 ½ inch (6.4 cm.) wide tape, is on the left; the mounting bracket for the calculator is on the right. In front is a storage compartment for the battery pack from the calculator and for the cover of the mounting bracket. A lock (with key) is in the middle.

A sticker on the bottom of the object reads in part: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS (/) MODEL PC-100C (/) PRINT/SECURITY CRADLE. Text below this reads: SERIAL NO. 293181 ATA2378. The object has a light gray plastic cover. The printer came with two extra paper tapes, which have museum numbers 1990.0609.02.1 and 1990.0609.02.2. It was used with calculator 1990.0609.01.

For examples of printouts from this printer, see 1990.3166.04. An instruction manual stored with these programs indicates that the printer was purchased September 19, 1979 for $249.95.

Compare to the PC-100A printer that is part of 2007.0179.02.

Reference:

[Advertisement], New York Times, November 7, 1982, p. 64. TI Programmable 59 selling for $169.95. Rebate of $20 from manufacturer brings price down to $149.95. PC-100C printer also sells for $149.95.

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