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From: feb@gumby.dsd.TRW.COM (Frank Bien)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: QMS PS-410... Good Deal ??
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Date: 7 Feb 91 23:04:09 GMT
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Yep, I bought a QMS 410 about three months ago. . . I run a Graphic
Design Service out of my home and needed a *fast* printer to print
ps files, etc.  

I started with the Texas Inst. PS 35, but the print quality was poor -
so I returned it and got the QMS.  Although it is only 4ppm--the processor  
more than makes up for it (68020 @16.7mhz) its been rated as the fastest
machine in its class for complicated printing.  

Many macintosh mags have done write-ups on these new cheap ps lasers,
and all have put the QMS #1 in its class or near it.  Also, Personal
Publishing Magazine ranked it #1, which means something to DTP'ers.
Pers. Pub. is non-biased (both Mac and IBM readership) they really liked
the auto-switching IBM/MAC.  It does monitor all ports at the same time
and you can even set the buffer size for each port.  I only use a Mac at
home so I've never fooled with the other ports - - everything was included
(including screen fonts and utils).  Also it came with IBM disks which
I've never looked at.

The printer doesn't come with a paper tray, though.  No big deal for me,
the standard "platform" holds 50 sheets which is all I need.

I'm very happy with the QMS, and recommend it.  (also it uses a standard
toner cart. -- the same as the personal laserwriter IInt).

Frank Bien
feb@gumby.dsd.trw.com
213-812-5072
TRW Computer Security Services