[comp.periphs.printers] HP Deskjet compatible with HP LJ

neff@hp-vcd.HP.COM (Dave Neff) (01/12/91)

> Is HP Deskjet cmd set compatible with HP LJ, especially with regard
> to user-downloadable fonts?   I think it is but not really sure.

No, the DeskJet is absolutely not compatable with the LaserJet download
font format.  It is somewhat compatable in other areas, but the DeskJet
does not have a page of memory so there are many other subtle and not
so subtle incompatabilities.

There are some LaserJet to DeskJet soft font coversion utilities
on the market at a reasonable price but I have not used any so I
hesitate to recommend a particular one.  The new DeskJet 500 is the
first DeskJet to support kerning, making LaserJet to DeskJet soft
font conversion even more reasonable a thing to do.

Dave Neff
neff@hpvfs1.HP.COM

kr@asacsg.mh.nl (Koos Remigius) (01/14/91)

From article <4537@peora.ccur.com>, by tran@peora.ccur.com (Nhan Tran):
> 
>     Is HP Deskjet cmd set compatible with HP LJ, especially with regard
> to user-downloadable fonts?   I think it is but not really sure.
> 
> Nhan Tran
> email: tran@peora.ccur.com

The HP Deskjet and the HP LJ series II are using the PCL (Printer Command
Language), I am not sure if the HP LJ and the HP LJ series II refering to 
the same printer.
I have no book for the HP LJ, only HP LJ series 2.

Cheers,
	Koos
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