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From: gerrie@hpfclp.HP.COM (Gerrie Shults)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Mac --> HP printers question
Message-ID: <9370002@hpfclp.HP.COM>
Date: 18 Jan 88 23:04:07 GMT
References: <2290013@hpsadla.HP>
Organization: HP SDE, Fort Collins, CO
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>> I'm looking for the best way to use an HP LaserJet with a Mac+.  I've heard
>> of a few products, like LaserStart, but haven't heard from anyone using them.
>> I'm interested in:
>> 
>> ...
>> 
>
> Back a couple of summers ago I tried this.  To tell you the truth, what
> you get is little more than a high-quality Imagewriter, unless you invest in
> some HP font cartridges.
> 
> ...
> 
> Though I got the LaserJet + at 40% off through my employer, I sold the
> thing after only two months and mortgaged the cat to buy a LaserWriter.
> I haven't been sorry.  The only circumstances under which I'd recommend
> the HP and a Mac right now (until postscript becomes available on the HP) is
> if it comes free.
> 
> 
> Jan Harrington, sysop
> Scholastech Telecommunications
> ihnp4!husc6!amcad!stech!sysop or allegra!stech!sysop

Softstyle, Inc., the publishers of both LaserStart (for the HP LaserJet) and
JetStart (for the HP ThinkJet), have a new driver system out now called
PrintWorks for the Mac.  It comes in two versions, one for laser printers
and one for "dot matrix" printers.  The former supports the HP LaserJet,
the latter supports the HP ThinkJet, QuietJet and PaintJet, among others.
I have been told by HP that this newer software works much better than
the older ...Start products.  I have ordered PrintWorks to drive an HP
PaintJet.  Unfortunately it is a two-step process.  The base product only
gets you ImageWriter drivers, you then have to send in your registration
card and ask for the additional driver you need (no extra cost, though).
I am awaiting my HP driver now, and will try to report on it after I get it.

Gerrie Shults
hplabs!hpfclp!gerrie or gerrie%hpfclp@hplabs.hp.com