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From: mikef@hp-ptp.HP.COM (Mike_Forman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: HP Deskjet 500 graphics hardcopy
Message-ID: <1320054@hp-ptp.HP.COM>
Date: 20 Dec 90 00:48:54 GMT
References: <168881@kean.ucs.mun.ca>
Organization: HP Pacific Technology Park - Sunnyvale, Ca.
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Paul, first let me say that I'm not an expert, just a user....
However, the DeskJet is MOSTLY compatible with LaserJet code using
PCL (Printer Control Language).  Most of the software and tools 
you currently use for printing to a LaserJet will work to the
DeskJet, although a speed penalty may be incurred.  When the 
DeskJet was first introduced, this was how most of the communication
with existing software was handled until specific drivers could be
developed.

The above applies for use with internal fonts only.  Any code you
have that needs to talk to downloaded fonts or font cartridges 
will not function properly, except through a dedicated DeskJet
driver.

If the particular software you have works with Microsoft Windows 3.0,
you can use the driver software in Print Manager to handle all 
output to the printer.  This is the default for packages supported
under Windows.

Hope this gets you started.

Mike Forman
Note: The above reflects my personal views only and is in no way
the official position of my employer.