nschultz@polyslo.UUCP (Ned W. Schultz) (12/17/87)
I'm looking for anyone who has some experience with the Okidata
Laserline 6 and an Amiga. Could you please mail me if you know
anything about this printer...I have some questions I'd like to
ask you. I'm particularly interested in desktop publication with
programs like City Desk and PageSetter. Thanks for the help...
Ned Schultz {csun, csustan, sdsu}!polyslo!nschultz
Psych. Dept.
Cal Poly St. Univ.papa@pollux.usc.edu (Marco Papa) (12/18/87)
In article <890@polyslo.UUCP> nschultz@polyslo.UUCP (Ned W. Schultz) writes: > >I'm looking for anyone who has some experience with the Okidata >Laserline 6 and an Amiga. Could you please mail me if you know >anything about this printer...I have some questions I'd like to >ask you. I'm particularly interested in desktop publication with >programs like City Desk and PageSetter. Thanks for the help... > We have been using the OKIDATA Laserline 6, since last May wiht both Amigas and IBM PC, with very good results. I use WordPerfect on the Amiga, and by using the 6 "printer letters" I have access to all built in fonts, which are much more than what you get on a HP Laser+ or Laser II. Preferences and Notepad support the HP+, so that is not a problem. As far as desktop publishing is concerned, currently only CityDesk supports the HP+ and therefore the Laserline. I have seen the output and it looks very good. CLtd also has a package "Jetset" to download fonts and will also sell you fonts in a variety of typefaces and sizes. They are usable by both CityDesk and WordPerfect. The nice thing about the LaserLine 6 is its price/performance. I believe it was voted as best buy by both InfoWorld and Computer Shopper. While the list price is $1795, one can find it much discounted. We got our for about $1200. I believe it is now much more discounted. Tech. support is great! We got a free $120 cleaning kit, just because we called and reported a minor problem. Also XEROX services it all over the US. All in all, in my opinion, The Okidata Laserline 6 is the best buyif you need laser printing on the Amiga, without shelling out $4000 for a postscript printer. The issue that you could not print the 300dpi files at 1000dpi, now seems to be resolved with HP licensing a third party to convert 300dpi HP+ documents to the higher resolution. These comments are from a satisfied user, with no connection with Okidata. -- Marco Papa Felsina Software P.S.: The 512K memory expansion is VERY recommended when printing graphics.