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From: NETOPRHM@NCSUVM.BITNET (Hal Meeks)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,comp.periphs,comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: Call for Printer Recommendations
Message-ID: <293NETOPRHM@NCSUVM>
Date: 27 Jan 88 14:34:11 GMT
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Organization: North Carolina State University - Computing Center
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I have a NEC P2200, which fits most of your qualifications nicely.
I doubt you are going to be able to get a decent 24 pin printer
for $300.00.
  The NEC is regularly discounted for approx.  $370.00  (I got mine
for $368.00  when I worked at a computer store part time.)
  It supports the Epson LQ-series as well as the FX series. It also
supports the NEC P line (P6, P7 etc). Has a bidirectional tractor
built in. Stores your printer settings in NVRAM. Print quality
is first rate. Has a nifty slot in the front for single sheet feeding.
  I am very happy with it. If I had to complain about anything, it would
be it's noise. It makes a whining sound when printing in NLQ mode.
Fine for home use, but I would get a sound shield for office use.
  You may also want to see if you can find a Epson LQ 800, which
has been replaced by the LQ 850. Doesn't come with a tractor, but
you may be able to get a good deal on one since it has been discontinued.
I know that a couple of places are advertising the LQ1000 in Computer
Shopper. You may be able to get a decent price ($400 -$450).
--hal