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From: tim@mcrware.UUCP (Tim Harris)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Printer Recommendations
Message-ID: <1234@mcrware.UUCP>
Date: 13 Jun 89 15:01:20 GMT
Organization: Microware Systems Corp., Des Moines, Ia.
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	I am looking into the purchase of a new printer in the not too distant
future to replace the aging Gemini10X printer I currently use.  I am currently
looking at 24pin dot matrix printers in the around $300.00 price range,
specifically the Epson LQ500, the Star NX2400 and the NEC P2200.  It seems
like all of these are around the same cost, have the same relative speed
and are 360x360 dpi for graphics.  The NX2400 seems to have a few more fonts
than the LQ500. 
	I am leaning toward the LQ500 because it is an Epson and is definately
is supported by any and all software packages for the Amiga which interest me,
WordPerfect and PageStream as well as a good driver from CBM.  The NX2400
would be o.k. because I do like Star printers, it has more fonts and it 
reportedly has paper parking like the LQ850 which is quite a bit more 
expensive.  It is said to be Epson compatable so I would guess that an Epson
driver would work o.k.
	If anyone has any experience with these printers and has any preferences
any comments would be appreciated.

	Tim Harris