CXS128@psuvm.psu.edu (02/19/91)
Hi Hope you can help me.
I have been looking for a new printer to replace my old Gemini 10-X.
One of the printers to catch my eye is the BJ-10e Bubble jet printer.
I really don'y know much about this type of printer and was wondering how
does the output compare with something like a standard 24 pin printer?
John TBRAUN@FRECP12.BITNET (02/22/91)
I bought a bj10e a few weeks ago. Here are some informations :
* the BJ-10e printer can emulate IBM Proprinter X(L)24(E)
as well as canon bj130. The X24 mode allows you to use it with
most softwares.
* In X24 mode, do *NOT* expect to have a better resolution than a good
24 pins printer. The only difference is that buble jet makes "real"
black, and not grey characters. So, the result looks better.
* The BJ10e can have a 360*36Odpi resolution, and supports 48 dots fonts
dowloading. The quality would then be a laser quality. the "only"
problem is the lack of drivers (at least in France)
* Anyway, even in this mode, you won't be able to download big fonts
(72 dots for ex.).
* in my opinion, the bj10e should not be considered as a "cheap laser"
but should be compare with other 24pins printers : it is not more
expensive, and it makes nearly no noise, wich is a LOT more confortable.
* notice that the ink cartridge are quite expensive, and that the
"auto sheet feeder" is also very expensive for a litle plastic stuff..
(but it is also very usefull)
I hope this helps...
If anyone has a BJ10 driver for VENTURA (xerox), please let me know...
(by E-mail)
Best regards
Daniel Braun
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