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From: pete@Octopus.COM (Pete Holzmann)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Too good to be true?
Summary: If you want future expansion, go with the (cheaper) Canon LBP 4!
Keywords: cheap Laser Printer
Message-ID: <1990Feb8.042434.21362@Octopus.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 90 04:24:34 GMT
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Reply-To: pete@octopus.com (Pete Holzmann)
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Turns out that when HP made the IIP, the left out the video interface in
order to cut costs. That's really too bad, because there are several
nice enhancements possible with an intact video interface (and no, it can't
be added back on without reworking the case!)

Just for example: How about under $2000 for true 600x600 dpi postscript
laser printing? No problem! Go get a Canon LBP4 for $850. Same as the IIP,
but still has the video interface and a few other niceities. Now wait 6
weeks, and DP-Tek will announce a Canon version of their PS-600 board.
The LaserJet II version is $1195 list, available well under $1000. The
Canon version should cost the same. Comes with 42 font Ultrascript PS
interpreter. Put the two together, and you've got 600dpi PostScript! I've
seen examples. WOW!

Pete
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