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From: rusty@steelmill.cs.umd.edu (Rusty Haddock)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: Do Deskjets clog up?
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Date: 21 Mar 91 04:39:51 GMT
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In article <1991Mar20.155519.8169@umiami.ir.miami.edu> anil@umiami.ir.miami.edu writes:
   >
   >	I would like some advice from all you qualified individuals out there
   >as to whether I should purchase a Deskjet or simply the cheapest laser I can
   >find. Some ugly rumors have been going around as to the propensity of Deskjets
   >clogging up after a period of time, which makes me become somewhat cautious.

I've had my DeskJet PLUS for well over a year and a half now.  The duty
cycle it's seen, being very generous, has been very light.  I may go on a
printing fever one week and then I may not print a single sheet for
several weeks.  Not once have I had my DJ+ clog in anyway.  About a month
ago I purchased a cartridge with HP's "new" ink it.  So far, no clogs
either (and this new ink doesn't run although you do need to let it dry
first).

   >	Is it wiser for me to spend the extra $250 on, for example, expanded
   >hardrive memory or spend it on added reliability(?) and performance from a
   >laser? Please help!

Well, I can't rightly tell you what to do and even if I would, you really
haven't given me much info to go on.  I think you're gonna need to sit
back and determine your own priorities.  Added reliablility of a laser?
I've had less hassle with my DJ+ than the LASERJETS and IMAGENS I take
care of at the various jobs I've had.  I can't recall having heard anyone
having any problems with a DeskJet.

I bought my DJ+ because it would give me 300-dpi (or something close
enough) at a pretty good price.  When idle it doesn't take much more
power than a night light and running it sips up only about 3-4 times
that.  It's small, light, and doesn't need 5-10 minutes to "warm up" each
time I turn it on.  Yes, it's a little slower but I've got time and
patience so I can wait.  I like my DeskJet PLUS -- I think I'll keep it.

		-Rusty-
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