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From: osborne@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Larry Osborne)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Using a US version LaserJet III in Hungary
Message-ID: <8010@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>
Date: 1 Jun 90 20:14:34 GMT
Organization: University of Hawaii
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A Hungarian colleague of mine wants to buy an HP LaserJet III, use 
it for the year or so he will be teaching in the US, and then take 
it back to Hungary with him when he returns.

The problem, of course, is the fact that the US is 110 v/60 Hz, while
Hungary is 220/50.  The voltage is no problem via a step-down
transformer, but he could use some sound advice/personal experiences
in dealing with the problems of using the 60 Hz version in 50 Hz land.
I am using a C.Itoh printer that I bought in Hong Kong (also 220/50)
here in Hawaii without any trouble, but the difference in price is
great, and I wouldn't want to have him be guided by my experience
alone.  

Even if he were to buy a European version now it wouldn't help, since
he wants to use it now, and he'd have the same problem in reverse.

He doesn't have an account yet, so please reply to one of the
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osborne@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu (preferred)      | Larry N Osborne
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