gervers@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu (M. Gervers) (02/24/87)
We are planning to buy a laser printer or two. It must be able to do text AND full page 300x300 /inch graphics. We looked at the laserjet and was disppointed by the memory size which limits raster data to 50+K The laser printer must be able to work on an AT (preferrably thru rs232) I would like to hear from people who have experience in laser printers. Price would be very helpful (from Canadian users). I will post responses to the net if other people are interested. Michael Gervers gervers@gpu.utcs Deeds Project
jons@islenet.UUCP (03/01/87)
In article <1987Feb23.212946.19875@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu> gervers@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu (M. Gervers) writes: > >We are planning to buy a laser printer or two. It must be able to do >text AND full page 300x300 /inch graphics. We looked at the laserjet >and was disppointed by the memory size which limits raster data to 50+K > >The laser printer must be able to work on an AT (preferrably thru rs232) > >I would like to hear from people who have experience in laser printers. >Price would be very helpful (from Canadian users). > >Michael Gervers We sell the NCR laser for $1995US. It is just a bare bones laser (only includes Diablo 6300 emulation). For graphics capability, you can add the Jlaser+ AT (~$1000US w/ 2 megs) which is essentially a modified memory card that can be used as graphic memory for the laser. Have used it with Dr. HaloDPE and the Ventura Publisher (Xerox). Also, you will need a switching cable for the laser (~$100). By the way, the Jlaser+ AT will work with any Canon-based laser (check me if I'm wrong), but you're looking as a little over $3000US. Aloha, Jonathan Spangler {ihnp4,vortex,dual}!islenet!jons
bdale@winfree.UUCP (03/04/87)
In article <1987Feb23.212946.19875@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu> gervers@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu (M. Gervers) writes: >We are planning to buy a laser printer or two. It must be able to do >text AND full page 300x300 /inch graphics. We looked at the laserjet >and was disppointed by the memory size which limits raster data to 50+K Call your HP rep again. HP announced a new family of laser printers dubbed "laserjet series 2" on the 2 March corporate price list. I think you'll find it just about perfect if you were almost happy with the lj+. -- Bdale Garbee, N3EUA phone: 303/593-9828 h, 303/590-2868 w uucp: {bellcore,crash,hp-lsd,hpcsma,ncc,pitt,usafa,vixie}!winfree!bdale fido: sysop of 128/19 packet: n3eua @ k0hoa, Colorado Springs
blevins@hpccc.HP.COM (David Blevins) (03/06/87)
LaserJet Series II specs: HP LaserJet Plus compatible 6 internal fonts 2 cartridge slots correct-order output 512K memory (1/2 sheet 300dpi);expandable to 4Mb output is noticeably "blacker" than that of earlier models toner cartridge good for 4000 sheets 16 char. LCD display price: $2495; 1Mb expansion $495. also has an expansion slot for DDL hardware... David Blevins hplabs!hpccc!blevins
rotheroe@convexs.UUCP (03/11/87)
> also has an expansion slot for DDL hardware...
What is "DDL hardware"? Thanks,
Dave Rotheroeblevins@hpccc.HP.COM (David Blevins) (03/16/87)
In reply to an inquiry about DDL on the new Laserjet II: DDL (Document Description Language) is Imagen's page description language, similar to PostScript. It differs from the Laserjet's native PCL (printer command language) in that it is designed to support advanced graphics, paper handling, and font generation. Steve Jobs called HP's support of DDL (rather than Postscript, used by Apple) a "brain damaged" decision; I believe at that time he owned several million dollars worth of Apple stock. HP apparently selected DDL for its added capabilities such as support of both bitmapped and algorithmic fonts, image caching, graphic image macro-ing, and binary as well as ASCII command control, etc. For more information, see product brochures for HP's "Laserject Publisher Kit." Dave Blevins hplabs!hpccc!blevins Above opinions are my own and in no way reflect those of HP...