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From: martin@cat.UUCP (Thomas Martin)
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Subject: Re: HP Laser IIP
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Date: 24 Aug 90 18:18:43 GMT
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Malzor (MXP122@PSUVM.PSU.EDU) schrieb am 13. 8.:
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> Is the HP Laser IIP worth buying for personal uses?
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I'm working with one since several months and did not have any trouble. It
seems to behave exactly like a LJII though it is, naturally, just half as
fast.

But I do not think that it is the only Laser you should look at because there
are some other rivals of the LJIIP in that segment of the printer-market like
the Canon of OKI machines.

I do not know the exact differences but I strongly assume they are all
HP-compatible and differ only in minor characteristics.

When buying a personal laser printer you should consider the following points:

1. Which fonts are included? Often not HP models offer more fonts already
included.

2. Is the printer capable of using HP cartridges and softfonts? So you can use
the broad offer of fonts for the laser-standard.

3. Can it emulate other printers? (HP LJ, IBM, EPSON...) HP just emulates
itself but other models often offer IBM or EPSON compatability.

4. What is the rated speed in pages per minute?

5. How much memory is included and how much can you add? Always remember that
the 'standard' 512k are not enough to print full page 300dpi graphics.

6. How much do toner cartridges cost? This, divided by the estimated number of
pages one cartridge will print, gives you an idea of how expensive one page
is.

I hope, that helps a little bit

Regards,

Thomas Martin

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  Thomas Martin (martin@cat.uucp)                     
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