ries@VENICE.SEDD.TRW.COM (Marc Ries) (01/24/90)
[This is probably better posted in comp.laser-prints and/or comp.text.desktop.
->I was reading your message about your HP Laserjet IIP. I have heard
->some nice things about this printer. My dot matrix printer recently
->died on me, and I am interested in purchacing a new printer.
They are nice. I have one. At least you don't have to worry about
the ink(jet) smearing off..... 8-). Last week I saw the IIP
advertised locally for $955 including toner and cable.
->I was curious as to whether or not the IIP had room for those font
->cartridges that the regular HP Laserjet printers had (ie. it would be
->able to use that postscript emulation cartridge for example).
The IIP has room for ONE font cartridge. It should be able to accept
any Laserjet II-compatible cartridge. Yes it can use the PS cart. By
the way, Pacific Data has a new PS cart specifically for the IIP, which
is faster and cheaper that the regular P.D. PS cart.
->How would you rate this printer against something on the lines of an
->HP InkJet printer or Painjet printer?
Resolution is about the same (the paintjet is less in color). The
problem with the inkjet(s) is the ink (smearing), less potential
memory (for fancy font work), and less paper handling options.
For me personally, the water soluble ink was the biggest (potential)
problem.
One nice thing about the IIP is that it can rotate (landscape) fonts
via internal hardware. It contains two internal slots for (memory)
boards, although there are already companies offering the maximum amount
of memory (4 MegB.) on only one board. I know, I have one and it works
OK.
One drawback with the laser/ink-jets is, believe it or not, lack of
trackter feeds. There a alot less "laser compatible" papers and
labels then those with tractor feeds (like VHS cassette labels, etc.).
Many of the new 24-pin dot matrix machines can actually print
360x360 dots per inch.
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Marc Ries
ries@venice.sedd.trw.com (ARPA)
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#include <std.disclaimer>james968@WALT.CC.UTEXAS.EDU (James Hammett) (01/29/90)
Yesterday I went by the local HP dealer and looked at the HPIIP (H.P. 2 P) It costs about a thousand dollars and hass 512K of memory. I talked to the salesperson about a new product coming out for it the "JetWriter" The JetWriter fits over the HP's interface port, one side plugs into the back of the laserprinter and the other connects to a cable that goes to the back of the mac. The JetWriter is made by Extended Systems. According to literature it uses 230.4 k baud and comes with the drivers to the HP. It's relativly new, the sales -person had just gotten the information in the mail (with a Hewlet Packard return adress). My question has anybody heard of this and if so, was it any good? Thanks in advance for any help. james hammett james968@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
rick@pcrat.UUCP (Rick Richardson) (02/09/90)
In article <272@venice.SEDD.TRW.COM> ries@VENICE.SEDD.TRW.COM (Marc Ries) writes: > One drawback with the laser/ink-jets is, believe it or not, lack of > trackter feeds. There a alot less "laser compatible" papers and > labels then those with tractor feeds (like VHS cassette labels, etc.). I've found that NEBS computer forms (800-225-9540) is very responsive to the needs of lasers. About two years ago I ordered their regular pin feed checks with stub (about 8.5 by 6) knowing that I'd have to rip the pin feed holes off and burst each check to use them with the laser printer. I mentioned the lack of laser check availablity to them in a short note. Much to my surprise, the next catalog they sent had the exact checks I ordered available without pin feed holes! They may be willing to do the same for other forms as well. BTW, I just recently placed my first order for the holeless checks; it took two years to use up the first order.