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From: FRANK@aslcl1.sdr.slb.COM
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: HP DeskJet
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Date: 24 Jun 88 16:08:00 GMT
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I just bought a HP DeskJet and thought I'd report my experiences.

	1. Reviews in Current Notes and ST Applications (June) are accurate.
	2. It works great with TimeWorks DTP LaserJet GDOS driver.
	3. It works even better with Migraph DeskJet GDOS driver.
	4. For some applications you might want the Epson FX-80 emulator
            cartridge. Makes DJ work like Epson but text is 300dpi at
            100cps. Its better than Epson cause compressed type is also LQ.
            Graphics is only Epson quality thou with Epson cartridge.
	5. Epson cartridge works fine with Epstart and Magic Sac.
	6. DJ can be used in native mode for text if you use Serial driver
           and Typewriter mode that comes with MS Word. Great quality type
           but only one font type per document.
	7. Not only is DJ FAST but it is whisper quiet. My Supra totally
            drowns it out.

It so impressed my local Atari dealer that he will be carrying DeskJets.
He says he will sell them at $800 (List Price is $1000). Call Dave
at Computers to Grow (713) 777-1673 for more info.

	The DeskJet is a perfect match for the ST, it works fine with all
ST memory configurations 512K and up. With a 1040, Timeworks DTP and a
DeskJet, you can have a true DeskTop Publishing System for under $2000,
although a hard disk would speed things up.

To me the DeskJet is "power without the price". As long as Atari wants $1995
for their Laser, the DeskJet offers the most price/performance!




I have no affiliation with either Computers to Grow or Hewlett Packard, other
than being a satisfied customer.




Brazil - It's only a state of mind.


Bill Frank     FRANK@aslcl1.sdr.slb.com by Relay.CS.NET