[comp.sys.mac] Imagewriter Alternatives

brian@hcx1.SSD.HARRIS.COM (06/25/87)

I am looking for a lower-cost alternative to the Imagewriter II for my
Mac.  I don't care about speed, noise, or color, but it must be 100%
compatible.  So far, all I've turned up is the Panasonic 1080-AP, which
I can get from a dealer for $379 before taxes or discounts.

My questions:

  1)  Is the 1080-AP *really* Imagewriter compatible?
  2)  Is $379 a good deal?
  3)  What other printers are out there that meet these specs?

dbb@aicchi.UUCP (Burch) (07/04/87)

I am told by a friend that the Siekosha SP-1000A is a useable IW clone.

I have seen it advertised in Computer Shopper for as little as $179,
and am considering buying one since my Ex got the IW in the divorce
settlement...

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