[comp.periphs.printers] Anybody using the Panasonic 4455 laser printer?

marz@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (martin.zam) (04/29/91)

I see some very attractive pricing on a laser printer from Panasonic
that has both Postscript and Laser Jet II emulation, at a price right
around $2,000.  I think the model number is 4455 or something close.

Are there any personal experiences out there with this printer?  The
price is right, but I don't want major headaches in actual usage.
Is this easily switched between modes?  Does it need or even take
add-in cartridges or software?  How about consumables?  And finally,
what question(s) should I be asking, but have not come up with?
I don't currently use a laser printer, so I have to rely on the
collective wisdom of the net to set me straight on what only actual
experience can tell you.

Most of my printing is currently done from ISC UNIX or the DOS emulator
under ISC UNIX to an HP Paintjet.  With this setup, am I looking at
any special requirements that might steer me away from the laser printer?

						Thanks in advance,
						Martin Zam
						(201)564-2554