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From: kwkyan01@uctvax.uct.ac.za
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: questions about color printers
Message-ID: <200804.27edefdb@uctvax.uct.ac.za>
Date: 25 Mar 91 10:40:59 GMT
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In article <1991Mar14.042524.23016@morrow.stanford.edu>, aguero@nova2.stanford.edu (Victor M. Aguero) writes:
> BBoard Information Request:
> 
> I have been tasked with researching color printer output options, and
> thought I would check the BBoard for information.  In particular, I am
> interested in input from folks on machines (under $10K) for color
> hardcopy output (not film).  The only one I have information on at
> this time is the HP Paintjet.  I am interested in prices and
> specifications for units in the resolution range of approx. 100 dpi up
> to laser quality (say approx. 400 dpi).  Possibly more important might
> be comments on software to dump to these printers, X window dump
> (xwd), etc., availability of software to convert from "standard"
> formats to the printer's format.  Also highly appreciated would be
> pointers to recent literature reviews of color printers.
> 
> I have already checked recent postings - as far back as were available
> to me - and found none on color printers, so if anyone has prior
> postings that would apply, pointers to these would be acceptable too.
>            
> Reply to AGUERO@STAR.STANFORD.EDU (and I'll post the cummulative results
> to the net).            -Victor

You should have a look at the Howtek colour printer - It does 300 dpi colour
& emulates HP plotters/lasers. I think it's retailing for $ 2995