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From: suresh@babu.esd.sgi.com (Sureshbabu Katta)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: New Information on LaserJet IIIP?
Message-ID: <1991May15.220409.28197@odin.corp.sgi.com>
Date: 15 May 91 22:04:09 GMT
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|| In <2010001@hpuplca.nsr.hp.com> jeff@hpuplca.nsr.hp.com (   Jeff Gruszynski  ) 
writes:
| 
| >> So: anybody know speed, standard memory, list $, 
| >>     educational $?
| >	Looks like a LJIIP (same outline/footprint/package)
| >	PCL5 with Resolution Enhancement, New Raster Compression Mode,
| >		and HP/GL-2
| >	1MByte standard
| >	Faster Internal CPU
| >	Faster Parallel Port Rate (5.5X)
| >	Takes LJIIP accessories (cartridges, memory, paper trays, etc.)
| >	Takes LJIII Scaleable Font Cartridges and SW Drivers
| >	Part Number:  HP33481A
| >	List Price:  $1595 (like LJIIP originally)
| 
| Does anyone know if HP has any plans to offer upgrade kits for the
| LJIIP (to a LJIIIP)?
| -- 
| Tedd.Meinersmann@AtlantaGA.NCR.COM                           (404)-623-7349
| 2651 Satellite Blvd.
| Duluth, GA  30136
I was told by HP they will soon have cartridges for upgrading from IIP to IIIP.
When I asked them about the price, I was told it will be around $400-$500.
I'm not sure if it is worth upgrading. Upgrade is extremly expensive.

-suresh 	suresh@sgi.com