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From: epew@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Erick Pew)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: Which PostScript Cartridge for HPLJ III?
Message-ID: <16830002@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com>
Date: 1 Aug 90 20:50:07 GMT
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Organization: Hewlett Packard - Boise, ID
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> Can anyone recommend a Postscript cartridge for the Laserjet III?  I'm
> "torn" by having too many choices!  (Adobe Systems, Pacific Data
> Products, Computer Peripherals' "JetPage", etc., etc.)

Of course, I might be a little biased, but I'd recommend the HP PostScript
cartridge. Let me give you a few reasons:

1. The Adobe cartridge only works in a LJ II. Since you want one for an LJ III,
   that knocks out Adobe right off the bat.
2. The HP cartridge is true Adobe PostScript. I don't think any of the others
   are. I know Pacific Data uses the Phoenix clone.
3. The HP cartridge is generally faster than the PDP cartridge, don't know 
   about the others.
4. You said you will be using this with a PC clone, but if you ever want to use
   it with a Macintosh, only the HP cartridge supports the HP AppleTalk 
   interface for the LJ III.

The only competing product I know much about is the PDP cartridge. I know of
two advantages it has over the HP product:

1. Easier switching between PostScript and PCL.
2. It's cheaper.

Erick Pew
Hewlett Packard Boise Printer Division