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From: arxt@tank.uchicago.edu (patrick  palmer)
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Subject: color printer recommendations?
Keywords: color printers, Xerox4020,HP Paintjet
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Date: 20 Feb 89 06:56:55 GMT
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I am very grateful to all who have provided information to me about laser 
printers.  What I decided is that I will have to get a Deskjet type printer
because it can do what I need and - and I can afford it.

But, after reaching this decision, another question came up: what
about color?  I was surprised to that the HP Paintjet cost less than
$250 more than the Deskjet.  I know the resolution is poorer - 180dpi
vs 300dpi - and the local dealers do not stock the Paintjet, so I
cannot look at any output.

At present, I do not make any use of color myself, but my kids enjoy
Dpaint etc. So, if I can meet my needs for Deskjet type printing and add
color capability for only 30% additional cost, I would go for it.

1. Are there other significant differences in the capabilities of the two
printers?

2. How well does the Paintjet work?  (Is there some reason why no one 
seems to stock them such as they less reliable mechanically or something?)

3. Does the resolution look noticebly poorer for text?

4. I have noticed good things on the net from time to time about the
Xerox 4020 color printer.  Does anyone have experience to compare
the 4020 with the Paintjet?

5. Are there other color inkjet type printers that I should look at?
(Assuming I can find any in stock around here.)  After working through
my income tax, my upper limit for expenditure on a printer is $1000.

Thanks for having the patience to read through this long winded question.

Pat Palmer (email: ppalmer@oddjob.uchicago.edu)