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From: neff@hpvcfs1.HP.COM (Dave Neff)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: DeskWriter prints transparencies???
Message-ID: <780034@hpvcfs1.HP.COM>
Date: 14 Aug 89 19:54:59 GMT
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Re DeskWriter and transparencies:

Although I work for HP this is not the official HP answer to this
question.  I am not representing HP's official position, so please
don't quote me or whatever.  Hence here is an unofficial answer:

I use a DeskJet+ allot and get reasonable results using the special
HP PaintJet transparency film.  You can kind of see the various passes
between the print head on graphics area and tall fonts but when projected
these variations don't show up.  The key word is reasonable -- not
perfect.

The PaintJet film (51630Q) is quite expensive, at close to $1.20 per
page -- but my employee discount helps :-).  I gather, however, that
copy machine transparency film is not cheap either.  A box of 50
sheets of PaintJet film lists for about $70, so if possible I would
try a sheet before you buy it if there is any way you could do this.
Personally, I find the output to be acceptable but your results may
vary.  However I would feel bad if you shelled out $70 for a box then
didn't like the results.  This is one of the reasons HP does not
recommend this approach.

Interestingly enough, the DeskJet/DeskWriter ink is waterfast when
printed to PaintJet Transparency film.  You can also write on this
film with all sorts of pens that normally don't work with transparencies.

Now for the official HP answer.  Print your output to paper and then
use a copy machine to make a transparency.  This will give you better
results for less cost than the PaintJet film approach.  However for
the occassional transparency I print at home the PaintJet film is
find for me.

Dave Neff
neff@hpvcfs1.HP.COM

Disclaimer:  I only work for HP.  I don't state policy.  My statements do
not necessarily reflect the views of my employer.