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From: karl@vax2.umb.edu (Karl Berry)
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Subject: laser printers for TeX
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I am looking for a 300dpi (or better) printer to typeset TeX documents.
I don't want to spend more than $1000, and if I can get away with less,
that would be great.  I can get an HP LaserJet IIP for $1000 from
basically any retail outlet, e.g., Computerland.  I'm wondering if I can
do better in either direction -- more printer for my grand, or the same
printer for less money.

I also heard a rumour that the engine on the IIP wears out after a
couple of years, unlike the engine on the LaserJet III, which will go on
indefinitely.  If anyone has some facts on this, I'd appreciate hearing
them.

I don't care if the printer has PostScript add-ons, since I am sure I
can make Ghostscript work with any reasonable printer.  I am more
interested in speed at downloading fonts (and/or memory to not have to
download them).

If anyone has any recommendations or unrecommendations, please send me
mail.  I will summarize if warranted.

Thanks in advance.

karl@cs.umb.edu
karl@ai.mit.edu