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From: caf@omen.UUCP (Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: Re: Letter quality printers?
Message-ID: <259@omen.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 26-Nov-85 09:23:12 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 26 09:23:12 1985
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In article <2633@ut-ngp.UUCP> lsmith@ut-ngp.UUCP (lsmith) writes:
>The Juki printer is slow but puts out very nice print. 
>I've heard second-hand reports that the Brothers are cheaply made.
>The Brother typewriter/printer is so slow it's worthless.

I have a Dynax DX-15 printer which is the same as a Brother 15.  It seems
well built, and the users I've heard from have had good luck with it. I
reviewed the unit for a magazine which went belly up before the review
was finished.  The disadvantages are obvious; it takes a little longer
to appreciate the advantages.

Disadvantages: Slow, about 13 cps (faster models available, but more $$$).
Ribbons are much more costly than Selectric II.  Paper jams tend to
break the film ribbon.  Limited selection of printwheels.  The unit I
have does not modulate the print force; periods emboss the paper while
M's are light (newer units may correct this).  Instruction manual is
terse, even by Unix standards.

Advantages: Cheap, reliable. Optional sheet feeder is inexpensive and
works reliably when used properly.  Good print quality. 10, 12, 15, PS
pitches. Totally acceptable for formal correspondence.

If you're not saving up for a laser printer, the DX-15 makes a good and
cheap sheet fed printer for low quantity formal correspondence if you
get it discounted.
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