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From: dlow@hpspcoi.HP.COM (Danny Low)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: HP Deskjets VS. Deskjet Plus      (SUMMARY long)
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Date: 17 Jul 89 17:05:18 GMT
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>First off:  I've heard rumors about the DeskJet being fairly incompatible,
>and needing special drivers.  Not having a printer now, I own no word
>processing software.  Do major WP packages (read "WordPerfect 5") have 
>DeskJet drivers, or does HP supply some?

The Deskjet is unique and requires its own driver. However support for
it is very common. WP does specifically support it. The Deskjet does
have an Epson emulation mode but you have to buy a special cartridge for
it.

>What is landscape?  This keeps getting thrown around, and I am totally lost.

Landscape is portrait rotated 90 degrees. In other words take your
8.5 x 11 paper and print sideways on it.

>I was considering an Epson LQ-510.  Does anyone have any background info on
>this printer?  It costs about $320 to mail-order the sucker;  is it worth it
>to save up for a) the DJ?  b) the DJ+?  (DJ+ is a lot more expensive, no?)

I have the older LQ500. Unless it has changed significantly, printing
envelopes and labels on it is a pain. The print quality is quite good.
It also has font cartidges but these are not anywhere close to the
selection with the Deskjet. Basically if you can afford it, get
the Deskjet. The LQ500 is a good cheap printer but not as good
the Deskjet. Better yet, get the DJ+.

Disclaimer: I work for HP but have nothing to do with the Deskjet
product line.

			   Danny Low
    "Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
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