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From: ESR@SLACVM.BITNET (Ed Russell)
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Subject: Re: printers
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Date: 11 Oct 90 16:21:51 GMT
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>>In article <9761@ur-cc.UUCP>, gsgi_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Gregory Gibson)
>writes:
>>> I need to purchase a printer with very good NLQ and with moderate speed.
>>> Any suggestions?  My budget is $300 +/- $50.
>>
>>SOUNDS LIKE YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT AN EPSON LQ-510.  I'VE HAD AN LQ-500
>>A GOOD DISCOUNT. HOPE THIS HELPS !
>>
>I got my lq-510 in July - Its great. Cost $271. Right after I got mine,
>they started offering the extra font cartridge and a 2 year warrenty
>for free. I went back and asked if they would honor it for my purchase.
>I was shocked when the manager approved it. The place - Soft Warehouse.
>I don't know if the offer is still valid but its worth a look at.
>BTW - the Epson LQ-510 price is $271 normally, the Panasonic 1124 is
>normally $280. These were, in July, the best prices in the Philadelphia
>area that I could find, and were as good if not better than mail order.


You might also check out the new Fujitsu DL1100.  We were impressed with its
quality and the price is about the same as the Epson LQ-510.  Since it is
brand new, I can't comment about longevity.  However, it looks good and may
be worth considering especially if you need a small footprint.  Just ignore
the fact that it looks like a toaster.