jeff@drexel.UUCP (Jeff White) (07/06/88)
I'm looking for recommendations and opinions for a 15" dot matrix printer to be connected to a PC. Below are a list of the features I would like: 1. 15", builtin, adjustable tractor feed. 2. parallel interface standard (optional serial interface wouldn't hurt). 3. not excessively noisy (no loud fans, please). 4. MOST IMPORTANT - a decent print quality at the draft mode. I've seen outputs from Epsons and Okidata's, and the characters don't seem very tight. 5. Easily switchable between standard and compressed print. Front panel switch would be nice. I've seen others that require changes to dip switches or going through a setup menu, neither of which I like very much. 6. speed - average, I guess. I'd rather get a printer that rated at 120-150 CPS and had a nice print quality than one rated 200 or more and was very course looking. The printer will most often be used for printing out spreadsheets, so having to shift down to NLQ to get a decent output is not acceptable (since NLQ speeds are usually 1/4-1/5 that of the rated speed). 7. A NLQ mode would be a plus. I don't know how often it would be used, but for those times when a spreadsheet would become part of an official document or letter, it would be useful to have. 8. brand - a real brand (not a Taiwan clone) is essential. I'm recommending this printer to other people, and I want to make sure the company will still be around if they have problems. 9. Price - I'm figuring it would run between $500-$800. Thanks for any input you can provide. Jeff White Drexel University - ECE Dept. rutgers!bpa!drexel!jeff