🚀 go-pugleaf

I am looking for a postscript laser printer to use with my Sun-3/160 in my
home office.

It will be connected to a serial port at 9600 (or 19200 if it'll work) baud.
My software applications will include BBN/Slate for general text/spreadsheet/
graphics, schematic printouts (typically 30-50KB files of vectors and
characters), and moderate quantities of source-code printouts.  Ideally it
will also print faxes when I get a faxmodem - possibly in Laserjet mode for
those printers that support this.

I am seeking information on:
    performance
    compatibility
    reliability
    operating cost
    _cheap_ dealers (see best prices below)
    do you have one that you're willing to part with, or a _slightly_ used
     higher-end model?

My main constraint is price: I want to stay under $2,000 (preferably, _well_
under $2,000).  This has narrowed my options to the following:
    Apple LaserWriter NT (lowest price=$2279, maybe used?)
    Epson EPL-7500 ($1999)
    Fujitsu RX7100PS (list=$3190, haven't found retail but should be in range)
    NEC Silent Writer 90 ($1500! - a leading contender)
    Panasonic KX-P4455 ($1999)

I have a "Buyer's guide to laser printers" which also lists the Dass
MegaWriter PS and some models by Lasersmith.  I am not familiar with these
companies, have not found retail distribution (at least, not in Computer
Shopper), and am somewhat skeptical of something only listed in a table.
In particular, I called Dass in Aptos, CA, and got what sounded like an
answering machine for a _very_ small company.  Both companies appear to
offer interesting products at a very attractive price.

Please respond by email, and I will summarize if it is warranted, or call
if you would like to discuss selling.

	Mark Papamarcos
	msp@ditka.chicago.com (San Jose, CA)
	(408)223-1308