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Printing Lyrics on Piano Rolls
By Spencer Chase

I am investigating the possibility of making a high-speed printer for
printing lyrics on piano rolls.  The goal is a machine that can print
lyrics on a typical 50-foot roll in under two minutes.  Once a suitable
file is made, the lyrics will be printed in registration automatically.
I already have most software components written in other applications.
The remaining challenge is to interface to a standard print head.

If there is sufficient interest, I am more likely to elevate this
project to a higher priority.  A special-purpose machine such as this
will not be cheap.  It will not compete with the essentially free
printers that are sold to consumers in order to sell ink.  A finished
product will not cost less than $2000.  I may be able to provide plans
or a kit for those who can build the machinery on their own.

Let me know if you have any interest in this project.

Spencer Chase


(Message sent Sun 22 Feb 2009, 16:55:22 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

Key Words in Subject:  Lyrics, Piano, Printing, Rolls

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