[comp.sys.ibm.pc] 24 pin printer questions

trr@rayssd.ray.com (Terry R. Raymond) (09/16/88)

I am interested in buying a less than $400 printer.  I would like to get a
24 pin printer.  The present choices are:

        Epson LQ-500
        NEC 2200
        ALPS ALLEGRO 24

Questions:

How does the print quality compare?
How does real world printing speed compare?
Can the printer do hi-res graphic? If so, what is the highest resolution?
Does the printer support downloadable fonts?  If so, what is the cell size?
Any gotchas, likes or dislikes?

If there are any other choices please say so.

Thanks
-- 
Terry Raymond
Raytheon Submarine Signal Division; Portsmouth RI; (401)-847-8000 x5597
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