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From: joel@peora.ccur.com (Joel Upchurch)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Any bets of HP LJ IIIP
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Date: 30 Oct 90 15:59:56 GMT
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Organization: Upchurch Computer Consulting, Orlando FL
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Can they do the same tricks with the print engine that the IIP uses
that they do with the III?

The Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET) that they use on the III
depends on certain tricks they do in controlling the laser beam in
the print engine to fine tune the dot size and placement. I don't
know if the same tricks are applicable to the IIPs engine.

There shouldn't be any technical reason why the other features of
the  III,  such  as  scalable  fonts and HPGL support couldn't be
provided on the P engine  and  HP  has  shown  no  reluctance  to
obsolete their own products, when it comes to printers. I think
that, combined with their agressive pricing strategy, explains
why they have 40% of the laser printer market.
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Joel Upchurch/Upchurch Computer Consulting/718 Galsworthy/Orlando, FL 32809
joel@peora.ccur.com {uiucuxc,hoptoad,petsd,ucf-cs}!peora!joel (407) 859-0982