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VERY URGENT: Opinions about TI microLaser Pro 600?

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From: Ralf G. R. Bergs
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:03
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Hi,
 
[One request at the beginning: Could you please reply to this message
instead of posting a follow-up? This is because I can't read news for a
week or so. Thanks much.]
 
I'd like to have your opinion about a certain printer called "Texas
Instruments microLaser Pro 600." This is a 8 ppm PostScript printer with
6 megs of RAM and 23 fonts.
 
- Does this printer produce any ozone (at all)? If it DOES produce ozone,
has it got a built-in filter?
 
- Is 6 megs enough for printing a full 600x600 A4 page (297mm x 210mm)
in PostScript? If I want to expand the memory, does the printer accept
standard SIMMs, or does it need much more expensive proprietary
expansion cards?
 
- What is the price for replacement toner cartridges and photo drums
compared to other printers, like the LaserJet 4? Please indicate whether
it's about the same price, or much cheaper/more expensive.
 
- Is having 23 fonts only a problem? I have a lot of Adobe Type 1 fonts
that came with some of the packages I bought (as binary .PFB fonts.) I
guess I can use them as if they were built into the machine?
 
- What about the price? It's only DEM 1500 (about $1000.) This seems
extremely cheap?
 
Any other considerations/caveats?
 
Thanks very much for every reply I receive. I will post a summary if I
get enough response.
 
Thanks,
 
  Ralf
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Subject: VERY URGENT: Opinions about TI microLaser Pro 600?
Date: 11 Jan 1995 13:03:54 GMT
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