The Catalogue
for your Amstrad PCW
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Special Notice - Due to the logistical problems involved
with maintaining a wide and varied range of stock and a large set of master
discs for what is a declining market with small sales volumes, many of the
PCW products listed will be discontinued at the end of 2008. If you
need anything for your PCW then please contact us to check availability
before ordering. Support for LocoScript PC products
is likely to continue until the end of 2009. Thank you. |
LocoScript 4 now at the
low low price of just £29.95
LocoScript 4 is the latest version of LocoScript for your PCW.
If you are still using the version
of LocoScript that came with your PCW, you’re just
not getting the best from your PCW.
With LocoScript
4 you can print in colour, lay out your text in columns, add pictures, draw
boxes, and use impressive looking typefaces.
The great thing is how these
features all work together. Imagine what you could do to a simple newsletter.
Using columns, fonts, sizes and colours will make your ideas stand out. Our
option to print odd and even pages will make it easy to print on both sides of
the paper.
But it’s not just newsletters that LocoScript 4 can help with. Even simple documents look
great after a "LocoScript 4
makeover"!
And, of course, LocoScript
4 can work with all your existing LocoScript
documents – you won’t need to retype anything.
LocoScript 4 now just £29.95
Upgrade from LocoScript
3 just £19.95
The new features of LocoScript 4 include:
• colour printing with a suitable
printer
• a choice
of great typefaces (Roman and Sanserif are included,
Business, Display and Decorative sets available at extra cost.)
• headlines
up to an inch high
• newspaper-style
columns
• the
ability to include pictures within your text and draw boxes
• odd and
even pages printed separately
• print particular pages of a
document
• easy
multi-column labels
• printing on over 750 popular
printers
(with the addition of the Printer Support Pack)
• word
counter
Our
collections of extra fonts help brighten up your documents.
Use the Decorative and Display
collections to jazz up invitations and newsletters and the Business collection
to give your correspondence more impact. 
Business, Decorative and Display
sets now just £19.95 each
Buy two sets, save £10; buy all
three, save £15.
LocoScript 3 now re-released at the new low price of £19.95
If your PCW only has
256K or RAM (such as an unexpanded PCW8256 or PcW9256), you will find LocoScript 4 can be difficult to install. So, we've re-released
LocoScript 3 in a special edition with a single
scalable LX font alongside the Standard matrix printer font. This means that
you can still get many of the advantages of the later versions of LocoScript without having to upgrade the memory of your
PCW. You will not, however, be able to use a different printer or LocoFile, LocoMail or LocoSpell — for these enhancements you will need LocoScript 4 and we would recommend a 512K PCW.
Included with LocoScript
3 is the full and original LocoScript 3 manual,
giving full details of the program.
LocoScript 4 now just £19.95
The main features of LocoScript 3 include:
- • a choice of great typefaces
(Roman and Sanserif are included, but only one
can be used at any one time.)
• headlines up to an inch high
• the ability to include pictures within your text and draw
boxes
• odd and even pages printed separately
• print
particular pages of a document
• word counter
Note. The LocoScript
PCW extra programs such as the LocoFile, LocoMail and LocoSpell are all
now discontinued although the latter two are still included in PCW 9512/+
versions of LocoScript. The Printer Support Pack is
also deleted from our rationalised PCW range – we can only supply drivers for
use with the printers we supply.
It’s easy to change to a modern
printer
If you’ve been thinking
about upgrading your printer to get faster printing, or perhaps better quality
printing or simply some peace and quiet, now’s the time. And, with LocoScript 4 and a suitable colour printer, print in
colour, too.
The easiest way of changing your PCW’s printer is to add one of our tailor
made Printer Packages. Choose either a monochrome inkjet printer or a colour
inkjet printer.
It’s as simple to use a new printer
as your existing one - our printer packages come with everything you need. So
just unpack the printer, load the ready prepared LocoScript
4 Start-of-day disc and you’re away. And all your old documents can be used
straight away with LocoScript 4 too.
Purchase a suitable printer at a
local retailer but PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT A WINDOWS-ONLY MODEL, as
many now are!
We can supply the extras you’ll
need. With LocoScript 4 and the Printer Support Pack
you can print straight away on most PCWs, but on the
8256/8512 and 9256 you’ll also need the Locomotive Power Pack or equivalent.
LocoScript Printer Packages
Locoscript
compatible inkjet printers available from £99.95
Details supplied on request.
Note
Like most inkjet printers you
cannot print on continuous stationery or print on carbon or multi-part stationery.
The inkjet printer can be upgraded to colour, but this is not supported by LocoScript 4. The printers come with a RTB or RTM warranty
depending on the model.
Use your own printer
Printer Support Pack
The simplest way to add another
printer is by ordering one of our packages, but if you already have a suitable
printer or prefer to purchase locally we can supply the extras you need to use
your printer with your PCW.
The Printer Support
Pack is a disc containing the extra instructions LocoScript
4 needs to print using any of over 750 printers that you can add to your PCW.
When you install LocoScript 4 the installation
program puts together a new LocoScript Start-of-day
disc to print on your new printer - either instead of or alongside the Amstrad
PCW printer.
Printer Support Pack for LocoScript 4 £19.95
Printer Support Pack and LocoScript 4 together £49.90
Printer Interface
The PCW8256, 8512 and 9256 need to
have a printer interface fitted to work with a new printer. If you have not
already fitted an interface, you will need the Locomotive Power Pack or as a
cheaper alternative on the PCW8512 (or 8256 with 512K of memory) a CPS8256
Printer Interface.
Locomotive Power Pack
The Power Pack gives both an extra
512K of memory and a printer interface at an economical price. It also includes
a printer cable suitable for attaching most modern printers to your PCW.
Even if your PCW already has 512K
of memory, you can still add the Power Pack and boost your PCW’s
memory to 1024K. You’ll find this useful if you want to use a large number of
fonts in LocoScript, produce large spreadsheets with
Rocket or complete high resolution pages in MicroDesign.
Locomotive Power Pack — call for availability and price
Printer Interface from £29.95.
Note that we are currently having
problems with supplies of the Power Pack. Please call us to check availability
before ordering. If we are not able to supply a Power Pack we may be able to
suggest an alternative. We reserve the right to supply tested used Power Packs
and Printer Interfaces where new units are not available.
256K Memory Chips
The PCW8256 and PcW9256 only
include 256K of memory. This limits the size of Drive M and restricts the
programs you can run on these models. Our 256K of extra memory lets you
increase the memory to 512K so that you can run LocoScript
4, MicroDesign and other programs. DIY fitting
instructions are included.
256K
Memory Chips £19.95
Locomotive Power Pack
This small plug-on unit fits all
Locomotive Power Pack — call for
availability and price
Refurbished PCW
If you’re not happy to fit the disc
or daisywheel maintenance kit, or you are having other problems with your PCW,
then a refurbished PCW could be the answer.
We normally have some models of PCW
available, either immediately or within a short time.
Refurbished PCW from £69.95
Refurbished PCW 8000 dot matrix
printer £45
Refurbished keyboard £19.95
Drive Maintenance Kit
A DIY solution to
the dreaded Disc address
mark missing. Disc drive errors can simply be a dirty or tired disc drive. The
3" Drive Maintenance Kit can help. It consists of a new drive belt with
fitting instructions and cleaning pad and fluid. Note that you will need to
remove the computer case and the worn drive belt.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee
that the Kit will fix your problem, and of course we cannot refund a used
Maintenance Kit! But if the Kit does not help, we’ll offer £10 off the price of
a new 3½" or refurbished 3" disc drive kit - valid for one month
after purchasing the Maintenance Kit.
3" Drive Maintenance Kit
£12.95
(New drive belts only, £5.00)
PCW Checkup
If you’re not sure about your PCW’s health, give it a check up! This program will
exercise the memory, discs, screen, keyboard and printer and let you know of
any problems. What it can’t do is necessarily provide a solution for the
problem.
PCW Checkup
£19.95
Books
Mallard BASIC Guide
Part 1 is for those who have never
written a computer program before. Part 2 is a detailed description of all
Mallard BASIC’s facilities.
Mallard User Guide £14.95
LocoMail User Guide
All you need to know to use the mailmerge which was supplied with your PCW9512, from
writing a standard letter through to producing mailing labels and even
producing sophisticated applications to help in your business.
LocoMail Guide £19.95
LocoScript 2 Definitive Guide
This covers in detail the word
processing features of LocoScript 2 and LocoSpell. It is mainly for the 9512+ and covers the use of
the software supplied in far greater detail than Amstrad’s manual, but if
you’ve lost the 9512’s user instructions, this will be a suitable substitute.
LocoScript 3 User Manual
This easy to follow guide covers
all the features of LocoScript 3 in detail.
LocoScript 3 User Manual £14.95
Step by Step Guide to CP/M
by John Campbell
A simple guide with 170 pages of
information showing you how to manage your files, set
up a modem or add an extra printer.
Step by Step CP/M £9.95
Accessories
Discs
All supplies of the original Maxell
and Panasonic 3" discs have now been exhausted and we have not found new
3" discs to be reliable. We now only supply original Japanese recycled,
reformatted 3" discs.
If you have a PcW9256, 9512+ or 10,
or a PCW8256, 8512 or 9512 which has been changed to use 3½" drives, you
need DD 3½" discs. If you have a modern PC or a PCW16 you need HD 3½"
discs unless you wish to run the CP/M emulator on the PcW
16 (available from us
@ £14.95) which uses 720K DSDD
discs.
For latest disc prices, see our
order form.
Ribbons
We sell ribbons for the Amstrad
printers supplied with the PCW models and also for all printers we have sold.
Ribbons for the PCW printers come as fabric or carbon. The fabric (or nylon) type are a continuous loop and continue printing, but just
get fainter the more times they go round. The carbon type can only be used
once, but give a much darker print.
For prices see our order form.
Inkjet Cartridges
We can supply new black or coloured
ink cartridges for all the printers we offer. Different models of printer
require different cartridges, so make sure that you select the correct type as
we cannot refund cartridges that have been removed from their sealed packs.
Note that a sealed cartridge can be left up to about two years before being
used. Some printers also occasionally need the print head replaced.
For prices see our order form.
Refill Kits
A cheaper option is to refill your
used cartridges. Refill kits come with black or coloured inks. A black refill
will typically fill a cartridge several times.
The coloured ink kits include
Yellow, Cyan and Magenta inks which can be used to refill a colour cartridge or
mixed to give any colour you want.
When you change the colour of ink
in a cartridge you will first need to clean the cartridge with a flushing kit.
The flushing kit can also be used to free cartridges blocked by dried ink.
You should check with the printer
manufacturer if refilling cartridges will affect any warranty.
Refill kit Black ink £9.95
Refill kit Coloured inks £14.95
Games
For a little light relief from word
processing, try one of our games selections (20 games) or text adventures. All just £9.95 each, Buy two get one free!
Games
Disc 1
Includes: Dam Defender, Dominoes,
Patience, Mastermind, Solitaire, Twist ‘n’ turn, Danger UXB
Games
Disc 2
Includes: 3D Noughts & Crosses,
Splat, Word Shuffle, Yahtzee, Pyramid Game, What’s
the Number
Games
Disc 3
Includes: Startrek, Tetris, Pontoon, Ludo,
Typing Lessons, Crash Landing, Mario’s Cement Factory, Airline Pilot, Snakes
and Ladders, Simon Says.
Education
Junior Playtime
A collection of
ten programs to stretch young minds. Varying levels of difficulty can be selected for ages 5 to 8
years.
School’s Out
Hangman, Reversi, Four in a Row, Wordsearch
and Junior Crossgrid. Suitable for ages 7 to
14.
ABC-123
Services
Disc Copying Services
If you want to take a PCW disc
across for use on a PC or a different format PCW, we can copy the disc for you.
We will convert LocoScript 1, 2 ,3
and 4 documents for use with most popular PC word processing programs. Just click here for an order form.
Disc Copying around £10.00 per disc
Scanning Service
If you have any black and white
line drawings you’d like to include in your LocoScript
4 or MicroDesign 3 documents, we can scan your
documents for you. We will supply a PCW 3" or 3½" disc with the
picture saved as an MDA file.
Scanning Prices on application -
please request a Scanning
Order Form.