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- Subject: Dot matrix printer speeds
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- Date: 17 Nov 92 23:15:21 GMT
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- I'm using EmTex on an IBM PC. I am using a borrowed FX-80 and while the
- quality of the result is adequate (I only need draft quality, final
- versions I can print at school), the speed is abysmal (~6 pph [pages per
- _hour_]). I don't have the money for a laser printer and don't need laser
- quality, so I'm considering buying a mid-range 24-pin printer ($300-$500).
- I'm interested in getting ideas of the speed printing TeX documents of
- various printers. I'm especially interested in the Epson LQ-870, as this
- was reviewed in last year's PC mag printer issue and was among the fastest
- printers for graphics. I'm also interested in the Panasonic KX-P2124, as a
- somewhat lower cost alternative. Any hints or pointers would be appreciated.
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- Marc Neuberger mjn@sbcs.sunysb.edu
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