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From: burns@hsi.UUCP (Jeff Burns)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: ImageWriter LQ
Summary: IW LQ and my search for color printer
Keywords: Printers
Message-ID: <848@hsi.UUCP>
Date: 11 Feb 88 18:28:46 GMT
References: <3151@mtgzy.UUCP>
Organization: Health Systems Intl., New Haven, CT
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In article <3151@mtgzy.UUCP>, dsk@mtgzy.UUCP (XMRN10000[fsm]-d.s.klett) writes:
> 
> I am in the market for a new printer and the IW LQ would seem to be one to
> consider.  But I cannot find a dealer (shore area of NJ) that has a demo
> model.  Plus I have not seen any reviews of the unit.  I know that APDA has
> a preliminary reference manual available.  I called Apple customer relations
> in CA and the word was that dealer models were shipped during December.  Has
> anyone seen or bought an LQ?  Is it that much better that the IW II?  Does
> it have the parallel and serial interfaces?  Any data would be much
> appreciated.  Thanks.
> 

I recently read that the IW LQ is made by Toshiba and due to USA's threatened
embargo, Apple decided to assemble the LQ domestically.  This delayed its
introduction by several months.

The local ComputerLand says they've sold a few, but haven't demoed it yet.

A programmer friend of mine has one at Layered Software in Boston.
He says they aren't impressed with it (but he's spoiled by his laserwriter).

I am still interested in seeing it produce color graphics.  27 pins should
offer acceptable resolution.

Anyone have any experience with other color printers, such as the
HP PaintJet, Calcomp Plotmaster, or Xerox 4020 on a Mac?  I need a printer
for color overhead transparencies that will work with Cricket Graph, MacDraw
and SuperPaint.