The printer connects to a suitable computer via a parallel port connection and delivers manual feed single sheet black and white printing. An multi-page, auto sheet feeder was available for the printer as an add-on peripheral to the printer which allowed for easier printing of large documents.
Paper FeedUnusually, the printer accepts blank sheets from the front of the printer and collates the document on the rear tray which is the reverse of most modern inkjet printers.
ConfigurationThe printer has several fonts built in and can be extended with a special cartridge containing more fonts as an optional extra. All of the settings for the printer are configured by a set of tabs that run across the inside of the printer which are hidden away behind a beige strip that runs across the width of the printer. The meaning for each tab is set out in the paper insert which is affixed to the underside of the printer cover.CartridgesThe cartridges for the JP-150 must be Olivetti compatible and they are still widely available due to the fact that they were used in multiple printers and fax machines over the years. The cartridges are self contained and include the print head which means that these printers are extremely reliable due to the fact that the print head is changed when the cartridge is changed.
Untested. As-is.