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From: jimb@athertn.Atherton.COM (Jim Burke)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: HP Desk Jet - Opinions
Message-ID: <12416@athertn.Atherton.COM>
Date: 8 Sep 89 21:44:00 GMT
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In article <2379@pooh.oakhill.UUCP> jbudet@oakhill.UUCP (Jim Budet) writes:

>1. We have seen stores selling the Desk Jet and also the Desk Jet +.
>What enhancements does the "+" give over the older model?  Is is worth
>buying the older machine for a cheaper price?

The DeskJet + is quite a bit faster than the standard DJ (I have the
later) especially on graphics.  Also, the + accepts more memory for
downloadable fonts, etc.  I also believe there are more font cartridges
available for the +.

>2. Does the printer work via a parallel or serial port?

Both.

>3. The primary uses for the printer will be word processing and
>graphics.  What "extras" will be needed to make the printer truely
>useful?

You will probably want at least one memory module.  You may also want
a font cartridge, although this all depends on how you want to use
the printer and your software.  Figure on probably $200 or more in 
add ons.

>4. How well does the printer work with popular programs such as Lotus 123,
>dBase IV, MS Word 5.0 and WordPerfect?  If a program does not directly
>support the printer what can you do?

Of the software you mentioned, I use WordPerfect.  It works wonderfully
with the DJ (directly supported).  GEM (from Digital Research) will sell
you a DJ support diskette to install for $10 which will add support for
the DJ printer.  I suspect that many of the s/w vendors will do the same
if they don't directly support the DJ in their product.

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