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From: carlson@gateway.mitre.org (Bruce Carlson)
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Subject: Re: HP Deskjet Font Downlaods
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Date: 10 Mar 89 13:37:37 GMT
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In article <128@cs.columbia.edu> benderly@cs.columbia.edu (Dan Benderly) writes:
>Does the HP Deskjet accept LJ downloadable fonts (assuming that you have
>the RAM cartridge, of course) ?
>
>I have heard conflicting answers, and I would like to know this before I buy one.
>
>Dan
>
>benderly@cs.columbia.edu

The Deskjet definitely does not use LJ downloadable fonts; however, HP sells
similar downloadable fonts (a smaller variety) for the Deskjet.

One other alternative I read about in Desktop Publishing magazine is a
utility to convert Bitstream downloadable fonts for the LJ into a format
compatible with the Deskjet.  The utility was about $60 and apparently
works well.  I don't have the RAM cartridge so I haven't had any 
motivation to check into buying HP or Bitstream fonts.

The Desktop Publishing magazine article was one of several in that issue
that were Deskjet related.  The issue was about Aug or Sep 88, but I'll 
look for it at home and let you know exactly when it appeared.

Bruce Carlson