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From: pkahn@meridian.ads.com (Phil Kahn)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Cheap printer for a MAC II (experience with a Seikosha SP-1000AP?)
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Date: 18 Jan 88 19:03:16 GMT
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Organization: Advanced Decision Systems, Mt. View, CA 94040 (415) 941-3912
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Keywords: cheap printers, Seikosha SP-1000AP

I am looking for a cheaper alternative to the Imagewriter II with
relatively no loss in utility.  I understand that the exact same
device as the Imagewriter II can be bought for around $250, though I
have yet to find it.  MACazine (which I got at MacWorld) reviewed a
printer by Seikosha (the makers of Seiko watches) which has about the
same capabilities as the Imagewriter II (and looks like one from a
software standpoint). Its maximum graphics resolution is 160 x 144 dots
per inch. Two potential problems cited were: inability to go beyond
8X9 inches in text/graphics on a single page; slowness (15 cps for NLQ
vs. 45 cps for an IW II, 75 cps in draft). Does anyone have experience
with this printer? Is it worthwhile? Though it lists at $300, the
review article claims street price is only about $200 plus the $9
required for an Imagewriter I cable...