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From: kev@voder.UUCP (Kevin Hoskins)
Newsgroups: net.micro.cbm,net.micro
Subject: Near Future Printer Purchase
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Date: Mon, 11-Nov-85 19:48:42 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 11 19:48:42 1985
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Organization: National Semiconductor, Santa Clara
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Keywords: 64 compatible, printer interface, universally adaptable
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     I would like any input and suggestions in response to the 
following question:

Should I purchase a printer that is either Commodore compatible or has 
a built-in interface or should I purchase a printer and an interface 
seperately. 

     This question came to mind when I was trying to decide whether or
not to purchase the Star SL-10C Commodore compatable dot matrix (NLQ)
printer. Since in the future I do plan to purchase an IB* work-alike,
would it be better, money-wise, to purchase something like an Epson FX-80
and the needed interface for my '64, (~ $400 - $450) or the $228 Star. 
The Epson will be able to interface directly with the work-alike, but 
the Star, without modification, will not.

     As far as capabilities, I would like to have the printer provide;

super and sub scripts (it must do so by using 1/2 linefeed)
underlining
bold and double stike
near-letter quality
etc.

     If you can contribute please do so by mail.

     Thanks

    
     Kevin