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From: anjrs1@acad2.anc.alaska.edu (SWENSEN JESSE R)
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Subject: Re: HP DeskWriter question
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In article <8120@ucrmath.ucr.edu>, bball@hubbell.ucr.edu (alvaro monge) writes...
> 
>I had a few questions about the HP DeskWriter:
> 
>		1 -- Is it an Inkjet printer, or what?
> 

Yes, the Deskwriter is an Inkjet printer.

>		2 -- Does it come with its own driver?
>			a. if yes, how good is it (i.e. compatibility)
>			b. if no, then how do I get my hands on a driver
> 

Yes.  The driver is one of the best I have seen.  It is a easy to use as a
LaserWriter or ImageWriter driver.  I have not found any thing incompatible.

>		3 -- How good is this printer, since this is one printer I can 
>			actually afford that seems comparable to a laser 
>                       printer (is it??)
>

For the price, it can't be beat.  It is NOT as good as a laser (the water
soluble ink makes the charaters blead on the edges.) but only if you really
look hard.
		
>		4 -- Can any of you that use this printer tell me how you 
>                       like it, or dislike it.
> 

I really, really like it.  Having worked for a dealer (in a former life) and
trying to get third party printers to work, this one is a breeze.  Just plug it
in and go.  I even comes with outline fonts (times, helvetica, courier and
symbol).  I use it with Adobe Type Manager on an SE/30.  Any adobe font prints
at 300dpi.

>		5 -- What is the "BEST" price that I can get it for and where and also
>			what is the guarantee on the printer (year, 2 ???)
> 

I recieved an ad {"Offer limited to Schools, Colleges and Universities(including
staff and faculty)"} from
			Cedar Computer Center, Inc.
			12158 Lackland Rd, Suite J
			St. Louis, MO. 63146
			(314) 469-5400

The price the quote is $560 with a 3 year warranty. (offer valid till 8/31/90).
This is the best price I have seen....... Good luck!

Jesse Swensen

Standard disclaimers apply.  Also, I am not associated or have any connection
with Ceder Computer Center, Inc.