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From: sparks@corpane.UUCP (John Sparks)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: color printer recommendations?
Keywords: color printers, Xerox4020,HP Paintjet
Message-ID: <379@corpane.UUCP>
Date: 23 Feb 89 15:24:51 GMT
References: <1931@tank.uchicago.edu>
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Organization: Corpane Industries, Inc., Louisville Ky
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In article <1931@tank.uchicago.edu>, arxt@tank.uchicago.edu (patrick  palmer) writes:
> 
> 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.

	I have a HP paintjet here at work and am planning on taking it
home soon to try out on my amiga. I will send you some copies of the 
output if you want. Just Email me your US Mail address. 

> 
> 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.
> [stuff deleted for space] 
> 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.

If you just want a general purpose color ink-jet printer for the kids,
I recommend the Quadram Quadjet, or Canon Pj1080A (both are the
same printer with slightly different ROMS). The output is 640 dots per
page, But it is significantly better than the okimate 20 or Star Rainbow.
I paid 200 dollars for mine. So with this option you could get the 
Desk Jet and the Quadram. Have your cake and eat it too. 

I am willing to send you copies of the Quadram's output also. It is great
for graphics but lousy for text.


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