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From: lbotez@pro-sol.cts.com (Lynda Botez)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: HP Deskjet Printer Drivers
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Date: 16 Oct 89 06:47:34 GMT
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Network Comment: to #12257 by rich@pro-exchange.cts.com

Considering there are about 1 million GS's out there in lala land; I would
assume a number of them would be interested in hooking themselves up to one of
those cheap HP Deskjet or Laser Printers.  I know I would.

HP had a booth at Applefest; unfortunately, I didn't realize it; because I
sure would have dropped by and gave them a piece of my mind.  However, from
those who did, I was told that their printers were designed to work with the
Mac, and that drivers for the GS weren't in their plans.

I would imagine if enough interested people badgered HP with inquiries, they
might consider writing a driver (after all, how hard could it be?).  Text
apparently can be printed on one, using one of the emulations (is it Epson, I
can't remember...).  But graphics look the same as the Imagewriter.  

These printers can be purchased for around $650 (Deskjet); highly affordable,
and they look almost as good as a laser printer.  I'd buy one tomorrow, if
only...

Lynda