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From: charles@hpcvca.CV.HP.COM (Charles Brown)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: DeskJet Plus
Message-ID: <5660072@hpcvca.CV.HP.COM>
Date: 2 Jul 90 20:22:26 GMT
References: <9006291711.AA19547@human-torch.lockheed.com>
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Co., Corvallis, Oregon
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> so I'm getting a DJ+ (I finally decided)...the $150 rebate makes it
> too  good a deal to pass up.  

I ALSO bought one because I was impressed with the benefit/cost.

> 1.  What kind of cable do I need to connect it up (if there is
>	a choice, parallel is preferable) ?

I used the same parallel cable as I used with my previous printer.  It
is your garden variety IBM cable.  My Amiga is an A2000.

> 2.  Did HP ever come out with an improved ink?  I heard rumor of this,
>     that there was some ink that had less problems with smearing.

Must have.  I have had my DJ+ several months and have had no problem
with smearing.  It stands up reasonably well (not perfectly) to
highlighter pens.

> 3.  I've heard rumor of a much-improved preferences driver for the DJ+.
>     Could somebody send this to me, or tell me where to ftp it?

I am using the one that comes with WB1.3.2.  Seems to work.

> 4.  Any suggestions on other "essential" software I should get (I've
>     got AmigaTeX, of course :-)
> monty

Thats what I am using.  I think you will be pleased.  I have been.
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