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From: bfag@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Meneldur)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.postscript
Subject: Re: TI MicroLaser PS, PS 17
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Date: 24 Jul 90 23:09:41 GMT
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Greetings!

I recently purchased a TI microLaser from CompuAdd.  They had recently lowered
the prices of the TI line, and the PostScript version went for just under $2K.
I've found it very nice in terms of size, construction, price, and print 
quality.  Speed is quite acceptable as well.  Though rated at 6 pages per
minute, I've clocked it closer to 7 for regular ps text (as generated by
Word for Windows).  Also, it has an LCD front panel with loads of user
selectable features (size of print buffer, emulation mode, etc), a Help
key that prints out a couple of sheets showing user configurable options,
and absolutely NO damned cheap pieces of plastic hanging off of it to  
break sometime along the way.

The printer uses a Sharp engine rather than the more familiar Cannon. 
Thus, the toner cartridges, the developer cartridges, and the optical
drum are replaced individually as they are consumed.  It is supposed to 
contribute to more economical operation.  Toner, anyway, can be bought from
CompuAdd for less than $50.  The printer is good enough to let you know when
the useful life of each component is nearing its end.

You may want to take a look at the most recent BYTE.  They had a look at
scores of laser printers.

Good luck!

Bill Faggart
Dept. of Geological Sciences
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY