"Archive Corporation" Tape Backup

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From: Bill Hales
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 09:35

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Apologies if this is not the correct group but it has been a while since I
visited the newsgroups.
I recently acquired a box of "JUNK" and amongst the goodies is a tape backup
drive that I would like to try and use (mainly just to see if it works or
not). The unit measures 280mm long by165mm wide and 90mm high.
The top of the case is marked "Archive VP 150e" and there is a 25 pin
connector at the rear (DB25).
There is some software (QICstream tape backup utility V1.92) and a user
manual for same dated 1987 and both marked Archive Corporation. I have
searched the WEB with no luck and can only assume that the company no longer
exists.
I did find one Archive Corporation but they only archive data, not
manufacture hardware.
Does anyone know anything about this drive, like does it just plug into a
parallel port and what format tape does it use ?  Any info at all would be
much appreciated.

TIA
Bill

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