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From: sklein@cdp.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.lang.postscript
Subject: Re: what PS printers are HP compatible
Message-ID: <134400004@cdp>
Date: 18 May 89 04:11:00 GMT
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Nf-From: cdp.UUCP!sklein    May 17 21:11:00 1989


Well, as far as I know the Apple LaserWriters do *not* emulate the
HP LaserJet.  (well, at least the original LaserWriter & LaserWriter Plus
did not, and I don't think the LaserWriter II does either.)

But the Apple *will* emulate a Diablo.  I've had extensive experience with
the Apple LaserWriter series AND have been using the NEC for about the
past six months.  Maintenance-wise, the Apple wins hands down.  The NEC
is a big pain-in-the-ass.  Paper jams all the time, toner comes in a box
and spills very easily, the imaging drum comes seperately and is so sensative
to light that exposing it to normal room light for just a few minutes can
damage it.

With the Apple the toner/drum is combined into one convenient cartridge.
Just pop out the old, pop in the new.  No muss, no fuss. 
-shabtai klein

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