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by RWAP
Thu Oct 01, 2026 10:33 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Retro-Printer Software Updates
Replies: 49
Views: 112116

Re: Retro-Printer Software Updates

v3.37c Release

- Allocated the key programs to specific CPU cores to help speed (Core1 = capture process, Core2 = CUPS, Core3 = Conversion process)

This has resulted in a large speed increase in the software and an upgrade is highly recommended.

This can be downloaded from https://www ...
by RWAP
Thu Oct 01, 2026 10:32 am
Forum: Data Processing
Topic: Potential Speed Improvements
Replies: 1
Views: 220

Re: Potential Speed Improvements

This has now been incorporated in v3.37c
by RWAP
Tue Sep 29, 2026 11:38 am
Forum: Data Processing
Topic: Potential Speed Improvements
Replies: 1
Views: 220

Potential Speed Improvements

One method we have been looking at has been assigning the Retro-Printer software to a specific CPU instance and CUPS to another one, which appears to speed things up and overcome some bottlenecks.

To try this you will need to do:

systemctl edit cups.service

This file should then start with ...
by RWAP
Mon Sep 28, 2026 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spectrum Interface 1 serial cable for RetroPrinter
Replies: 1
Views: 361

Re: Spectrum Interface 1 serial cable for RetroPrinter

As the ZX Interface 1 has a female 9 pin RS232 connector, why do you need an extra cable? The USB to RS232 adaptor should just plug straight in.

The ZX Interface 1 RS232 connector meets the serial standard, so it should be fine.
by RWAP
Thu Sep 17, 2026 4:17 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Retro-Printer Software Updates
Replies: 49
Views: 112116

Re: Retro-Printer Software Updates

v3.37b Release

- Corrected the usb mount routines so that it can handle /root/config/output_path with sub-directories
- Some minor modifications for a customer
- Amended Visual Field Analyser routine to extract patient ID as well as the name and eye tested

Latest version can be downloaded ...
by RWAP
Thu Sep 03, 2026 2:51 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Retro-Printer Software Updates
Replies: 49
Views: 112116

Re: Retro-Printer Software Updates

v3.37a Release

- Found a minor bug in the exchange_codes mechanism which could lead to corrupted output
- Added support for exFat USB memory sticks as well as ntfs formatted

Latest version can be downloaded from https://www.sellmyretro.com/uploaded/re ... ressed.zip
by RWAP
Mon Aug 31, 2026 10:02 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Retro-Printer Software Updates
Replies: 49
Views: 112116

Re: Retro-Printer Software Updates

For those of you struggling to download the SD card image, we have uploaded it to:

https://www.sellmyretro.com/uploaded/re ... ressed.zip

We suggest you use Free Download Manager to download this so your browser does not time out.
by RWAP
Fri Aug 14, 2026 1:07 pm
Forum: Data Processing
Topic: Canon Microfilm Scanner 400
Replies: 1
Views: 21361

Re: Canon Microfilm Scanner 400

Hmm I forgot to report the response from Canon on here

As per our conversation, do you know what configuration the MS400 has? The MS400 scanner also got a Scsi-kit as an accessory, with which it could be connected to a PC and then you could print the images with any printer which was connected to ...
by RWAP
Tue Aug 04, 2026 2:17 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Retro-Printer Software Updates
Replies: 49
Views: 112116

Re: Retro-Printer Software Updates

v3.37 Release

This has quite a few changes - please note that Handshaking values may need to be updated if you upgrade to this version. 2 or 6 provide much more accurate timing.

- Updated Raspberry Pi OS to "Trixie"
- Changed the network device settings to work with updated Windows security ...
by RWAP
Thu Jul 02, 2026 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6469

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

That is odd.

You never said if you replaced the file:

/etc/cups/cupsd.conf

which I emailed to you a few weeks back - this overcame an issue with the CUPS interface and fixed issues with connecting to it over the browser.

You need to replace this file with the Bitvise SSH file browser. Unzip it ...