Re: [WinMac] RE: Color Laser Printers

Daniel L. Schwartz(expresso[at]snip.net)
Tue, 26 Oct 1999 15:12:15 -0400

        Actually, if you print a test page you'll see the consumable counters,
along with the percentage of use of each item (except toner). I do agree on
keeping a spare drum, fuser assembly, black, and CMY developer on hand,
though.

        Cheers!
        Dan

At 02:14 PM 10/26/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Here's my non-technical assessment...
>
>We also have a HP LaserJet 5M and while it wasn't my first choice, it's a
>pretty good printer. I would agree that maintenance is pretty expensive and
>would highly recommend keeping a supply of each replaceable part on hand
>because there is no prior warning when a part goes down. It seems a little
>slow to me, but the quality is good and it's a great workhorse. We have it
>on a network being used by both Macs and PC's and there have been no
>problems doing so - it just converts back and forth from PCL to Postscript
>seamlessly.
>
>My only issue is that the color is not very true, so if you're using it for
>graphics, I'd get something else, but if you're looking for a color printer
>for the office to use for presentations, etc., it's a good (if slightly
>expensive) fit.
>
>Hope this helps -
>
>Stacey

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