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Mary E. Parlett wrote:
>
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> Once again I am in the position of having to look at printing
> options in our IBM Labs.  Up until now we have been using
> dot matrix printers (first HP Ruggedwriters, then Epson and
> NEC 24 pin printers).  The Ruggedwriters were slow but absolute
> workhorses; the Epsons and NEC simply don't seem to be able to
> take the constant use and abuse.
>

Agreed.

> I'd like to switch either to DeskJets or LaserJets but my
> management is very concerned about the cost of consumables.
> Has anyone got any information about this that they can share
> with me?
>
> Also, if you are using either DeskJets or LaserJets, do you
> have limited usage (i.e. only when consultants are around,
> per page cost) or is it wide-open usage?
>

Yes, we limit printing via a value card sale system. (Copytex). The value cards
working extremely well in the photocopiers, but cause some problems for laser pr
output.

The difficulty comes in management of print queues, when people spool jobs and d
collect them. This means that any subsequent users must either clear jobs ahead
theirs, pay to print them, or seek admin help (me).

Once the users come to terms with deleting queued jobs, the system works reasona
well.

However, if you come up with a better solution in you deliberations, I would be
interested to hear...

> Thanks for any info you can provide me.


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