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[This is probably better posted in comp.laser-prints and/or comp.text.desktop.

->I was reading your message about your HP Laserjet IIP.  I have heard
->some nice things about this printer.  My dot matrix printer recently
->died on me, and I am interested in purchacing a new printer.

 They are nice.  I have one.  At least you don't have to worry about
 the ink(jet) smearing off..... 8-).  Last week I saw the IIP
 advertised locally for $955 including toner and cable.

->I was curious as to whether or not the IIP had room for those font
->cartridges that the regular HP Laserjet printers had (ie. it would be
->able to use that postscript emulation cartridge for example).

  The IIP has room for ONE font cartridge.  It should be able to accept
  any Laserjet II-compatible cartridge.  Yes it can use the PS cart.  By 
  the way, Pacific Data has a new PS cart specifically for the IIP, which
  is faster and cheaper that the regular P.D. PS cart.

->How would you rate this printer against something on the lines of an
->HP InkJet printer or Painjet printer?

  Resolution is about the same (the paintjet is less in color).  The 
  problem with the inkjet(s) is the ink (smearing), less potential 
  memory (for fancy font work), and less paper handling options.

  For me personally, the water soluble ink was the biggest (potential)
  problem.

  One nice thing about the IIP is that it can rotate (landscape) fonts
  via internal hardware.  It contains two internal slots for (memory)
  boards, although there are already companies offering the maximum amount
  of memory (4 MegB.) on only one board.  I know, I have one and it works
  OK.

  One drawback with the laser/ink-jets is, believe it or not, lack of
  trackter feeds.  There a alot less "laser compatible" papers and
  labels then those with tractor feeds (like VHS cassette labels, etc.).
  Many of the new 24-pin dot matrix machines can actually print
  360x360 dots per inch.



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Marc Ries
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