[fa.laser-lovers] LN03 vs HP Laserprinter ?

laser-lovers@uw-beaver (03/12/85)

From: rna!dan@nyu.arpa (Dan Ts'o)

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	Would like to know of considered opinions in deciding between the
DEC LN03 and the HP Laserprinter (or other printers in the >$5000 range).
	One area of particular importance to us is the ability to do
arbitrary vector graphics. The LN03 apparently can do "sixel" graphics at
150dpi (the HP at 75dpi ?). What is sixel graphics and can it replace
vector graphics ?
	I also understand that the LN03 can have downloadable fonts unlike
the HP. In addition, the LN03 paper tray is larger.
	Anything else ? Any opinions of the QMS Smartwriter ?
	Thanks.
					Cheers,
					Dan Ts'o
					Dept. Neurobiology
					Rockefeller Univ.
					1230 York Ave.
					NY, NY 10021
					212-570-7671
					...cmcl2!rna!dan