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From: jeff@ndcheg.cheg.nd.edu (Jeffrey C. Kantor)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: I like my new HP Deskwriter.  A lot.
Message-ID: <720@ndcheg.cheg.nd.edu>
Date: 1 Aug 89 14:24:28 GMT
References: <714@ndcheg.cheg.nd.edu> <36400003@hpindwa.HP.COM>
Organization: Dep't of Chemical Eng., Univ. of Notre Dame
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In article <36400003@hpindwa.HP.COM>, krisl@hpindwa.HP.COM (Kris Livingston) writes:
> >/ hpindwa:comp.sys.mac / jeff@ndcheg.cheg.nd.edu (Jeffrey C. Kantor) / 12:58 pm  Jul 28, 1989 /
> >
> >I got my HP Deskwriter a couple of days ago, and am *very* pleased with
> > ....               The image quality is excellent. You have to look fairly
> >carefully to see the difference between a page of Laserwriter output and a
> >page of Deskwriter output.  The Deskwriter output might be just a bit
> >fuzzier around the edges of the characters, but it is hardly noticeable.
> >And the blacks are not quite as dense, but again it is hard to notice.
> 
> I, too, am extremely pleased with my new DeskWriter, but to be fair, I must
> comment on your comments.  If you use ordinary copier paper, you'll get a
> bit of a fuzzy edge on your characters.  But, if you use special "Laser" 
> paper (long grain bond paper with the word "laser" in its name somewhere,
> available at any office supply store), you'll get much better results--
> virtually no "bleeding."  Secondly, you say that the blacks are "not quite
> as dense."  Actually, the blacks are *very* dense--they just aren't as black
> as a LaserWriter.  There is a difference.  When you print a huge black area 
> on a LaserWriter, if it isn't a fresh toner cartridge it will be a bit washed
> out in the middle.  On the DeskWriter, you will use A LOT of ink, but the 
> black area will be equally dense throughout.  The DeskWriter output is 
> plenty black for any application, but when you look at it next to a comparable
> LaserWriter document, it appears slightly faded (like a dark gray).  That's
> really what you meant, isn't it? 
> 
> --Krisl
> 
> DISCLAIMER:  I am not being paid to say this.  I really DO like my DeskWriter!
> (My opinions are mine, and mine alone.)



Yes, I guess that is what I meant.  The blacks in large bold characters just
don't seem quite as dark as the blacks from a LaserWriter (Incidently, I'm
comparing it to the output of a NEC 810).

I've tried several types of paper.  Cheap photocopy paper does lead to a bit
of fuzziness.  Our secretaries suggested the Savin copier paper which is
a bit whiter and has a harder finish. That gave better results, but only on
the 'good' side.  The backside gave poorer results.  

It would be very helpful if the HP folk (we know you are out there) good
give some brandname recommendations for printer paper.  Don't be shy,
they are just your personal opinions, after all.



Jeff Kantor
                                       US Mail:  Dept. of Chemical Engineering
internet: jeff@ndcheg.cheg.nd.edu                University of Notre Dame
 




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