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From: stevedc@syma.sussex.ac.uk (Stephen Carter)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: Inkjet Printers Anyone?
Message-ID: <4654@syma.sussex.ac.uk>
Date: 6 Mar 91 14:05:47 GMT
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From article <9930001@hpcpbla.HP.COM>, by mark@hpcpbla.HP.COM (Mark Simms):
> 
> I have seen DeskJets advertised for 400 pounds plus VAT in the UK.
> There is not much difference between that and Epson's low end 24 pin
> printers.  If you are concerned about noise, then it is worth the extra
> expense.
> 
> Mark Simms
> 
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> Opinions expressed are my own and are not intended to be an official
> statement by Hewlett-Packard Company
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> Name:         Mark Simms
> Profession:   Software Engineer
> Occupation:   Research and Development
> Organization: Hewlett-Packard Computer Peripherals Division
> Unix-mail:    mark%hpcpbla@hplb.hpl.hp.com
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I started this thread, so can I THANK everyone who has responded bot on
the net and by E-MAil.  (These things re-inforce one's belief in
people's good nature).

I've stopped with this one because it sums up the point.  The real cost
difference between 24 pin and injket is nil.  This, if you possibly can,
go for inkjet - which is what I have done.

We went for Epson (sorry Mark!) for two main reasons.  Firstly we are
mainly an epson shop, and just don't want to get to learn another
manufactuers products, and secondly, the Epson printers take continuous
stationery (tractor feed and all that)

Again    THANKS!


Stephen Carter, Systems Manager, The Administration,
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