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From: cook@hpmtlx.HP.COM ($Steve_Cook)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: Cheap 300dpi printer for Mac by mailorder???
Message-ID: <13900001@hpmtlx.HP.COM>
Date: 28 Sep 90 16:42:58 GMT
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Organization: HP Manufacturing Test Division - Loveland, CO
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>/ hpmtlx:comp.sys.mac.hardware / dapron@hpsmpa.HP.COM (Mike Dapron) / 10:16 am  Sep 25, 1990 /
>I have been VERY pleased with my HP DeskWriter (OK I work for HP, but
>notice I still bought a Mac).  Unfortunately, I have no real experience
>with other printers.
>
>The DeskWriter has done everything I've wanted it to do, and the price
>was certainly right.  BTW, HP's employee discount isn't much better
>than mailorder prices.
>
>The key problem I see with the DeskWriter is its water-soluble ink; not
>good for someone with drooling dogs (like me).  
>
>Mike Dapron
>HP Colorado Surface Mount Center

	HP has announced that it has a new water resistant ink cartridge
	available for the Deskwriter.  These will find their way to
	market by November or October.  If you buy the Deskwriter, you
	should get the new water resistant ink with the bundled system.