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From: rps@homxc.UUCP (R.SHARPLES)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs,comp.sys.att
Subject: Re: Dot Matrix Printers - request for info
Message-ID: <1943@homxc.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 29-Oct-87 10:24:32 EST
Article-I.D.: homxc.1943
Posted: Thu Oct 29 10:24:32 1987
Date-Received: Wed, 4-Nov-87 01:25:28 EST
References: <208@tsc.dec.com> <1342@rtech.UUCP>
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel
Lines: 26
Summary: NEC P6
Xref: mnetor comp.periphs:667 comp.sys.att:1628

In article <1342@rtech.UUCP>, brent@rtech.UUCP (Brent Williams) writes:
> From article <208@tsc.dec.com>, by pete@tsc.dec.com (Pete Schmitt):
> > I am in the market for a dot matrix printer for my 6300+, but
> > would like to get some recommendations on them. Particularly
> > the 24 pin models because I need high resolution graphics,
> > but I can't afford the laser or ink jet technology.  I don't
> > want to spend more then $500.  Any help out there?
> > 

PC Magazine reviewed the Toshiba 351, NEC P6 and Epson LQ800.  They 
liked the LQ800 NLQ text appearance best but the P6 won overall.
We have P6s and LQ800s around here.  The P6 is quieter and easier to
control.  Both are "Epson LQ1500" compatible which is the standard
for 24 pin printers.  Both require optional tractor feeders.  If you
buy the P6 get the bi-directional tractor, the uni-directional tractor
is a pain and jams alot.  When driven by GEM Draw Plus, the LQ800
prints graphics faster, it may have a larger buffer, I don't know.

Russ Sharples
homxc!rps

NOTE:

The above in NO WAY reflects the opinions of AT&T.
These opinions are my own and the results of un-scientific and 
highly irregular analysis methods.