OkiMate 10 color printer for the C64, just amazing for the price back then

 My first color printer was an Okimate 10 thermal color printer for the Commodore 64. My father thought it was great because it didn't require ink or toner due to its thermal printing technology. Those were the days of faded documents on thermal paper, which used hole-feed ream paper. Despite that, it was affordable and worked very well.

Here are some technical facts about the Okimate 10 color printer for the Commodore 64:

1. Model: Okimate 10
2. Printing Technology: Thermal transfer printing, which uses heat to transfer color from a ribbon onto paper.
3. Color Capabilities: It was capable of printing in multiple colors, which was a notable feature at the time.
4. Resolution: The resolution was around 240 dots per inch (DPI), offering decent print quality for its era.
5. Paper Type: The printer used continuous hole-feed paper, a common paper type for printers of that period.
6. Connectivity: Connected to the Commodore 64 via the standard serial port.
7. Speed: The printing speed was relatively slow, often taking a few minutes to print a single page.
8. Maintenance: Required thermal transfer ribbons, eliminating the need for traditional ink or toner.
9. Software Compatibility: Worked with various software programs on the Commodore 64, including word processors and graphics applications.
10. Durability: Known for its robust and reliable performance, making it a popular choice among Commodore 64 users.