goldste@utecfa.UUCP (Jack Goldstein) (07/05/85)
I am planning to get a dot matrix printer for my Apple II. I am looking for one with near-letter-quality mode in the $400 range. So far, I've seen the Panasonic 1091X, Star SD-10 and Olympia. Can anyone out there tell me of any experiences with these printers? I'd also like to hear recommendations for or against any other printers in this price range. Thanks for your help. Jack Goldstein ...utcsri!utecfa!goldste
kdale@MINET-VHN-EM.ARPA (07/08/85)
You asked about the Star Micronics SD-10, among others.... My experience with the Star printers in general has been outstanding. I have a Gemini 10xi and have used (extensively) the SD-10. The print quality is *very* good, particularly in the LQ mode, and the beastie puts out rather good graphics. Be aware, though, that the graphics you get are only as good as the software that produces them. I don't know what your interface needs are, but Star offers an Apple parallel card and cable, called the GrafStar, for about $50-80. Works well. One interesting note - the ribbons are in the < $2.50 range each (I've seen them for as little as $.90 ea.). Compare against the others... Keith M. Dale (kdale@minet-vhn-em.arpa) BBN Comm Corp Stuttgart, W. Germany