CPT Word Processors

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CPT (Cassette Power Typing) was started in 1971 by Dean Scheff in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

CPT started off by offering a cassette memory accessory for the IBM Selectric Typewriter.

Their major competition in the space was Wang and Xerox.

Models:

  • 4200 Series

Their first dedicated word processor was the CPT 4200 available in 1972 with twin cassette drives. This system retailed for $5000.

  • 6000 series
  • 8000 series
  • 9000 series