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Re: Printing on a HP Laserjet 5MP

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From: R.B.
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 00:00
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Matthew McDonald wrote:
> 
> sargent@gateway.net.hk (Alan Sargent) wrote:
> 
> >>In article <31ecf067.12139637@news.wt.com.au>, hansie@wantree.com.au (Hans
> >>Klarenbeek) wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Tue, 16 Jul 1996 20:32:31 GMT, bpm@tcp.co.uk (bpm) wrote:
> >>> Hmmm
> >>> dude that just means its a postscript printer
> >>> >
> >>> >The HP 5MP is the Mac version of the printer, I am sure that you mean
> >>> >the 5P with your PC. Otherwise, this may in some way, expalin any
> >>> >problems you have been having.
> >>> >Richy 8^)
> >
> >The M is apparently for Mac, but it really means that it has PS and a
> >Mac interface. It ALSO runs PCL and PS from a PC.
> 
> So why does the Standard 5P have the Mac connector??? The only
> difference is the Postscript option and more memory between the two
> printers.. The M I'm sure is purely coincidental..
> 
> Regards
> Matthew

The 5P has the LocalTalk Port because it can easily 
be made into a 5MP by adding an "M" module for about $240.

Rob Blasdel
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From: "R.B." <dlr.pub.grp@mediasoft.net>
Subject: Re: Printing on a HP Laserjet 5MP
Date: 1996/10/19
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