From: randy@msc.cornell.edu (Randy Ellingson)
Subject: re: Canon BJ200 (BubbleJet) and HP DeskJet 500...
Keywords: printer
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In article <1993Apr18.041741.6051@CSD-NewsHost.Stanford.EDU> kayman@csd-d-3.Stanford.EDU (Robert Kayman) writes:
>
>Hello fellow 'netters.
>
>I am asking for your collected wisdom to help me decide which printer I
>should purchase, the Canon BJ200 (BubbleJet) vs. the HP DeskJet 500.  I
>thought, rather than trust the salesperson, I would benefit more from
>relying on those who use these printers daily and use them to their fullest
>potential.  And, I figure all of you will know their benefits and pitfalls
>better than any salesperson.
>
>Now, I would greatly appreciate any information you could render on the 360
>dpi of the Canon BubbleJet vs. the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 500 (300 dpi).
>Which is faster?  Is there a noticeable print quality difference,
>particularly in graphics?  Which will handle large documents better (75
>pages or more) -- any personal experience on either will be appreciated
>here?  Which works better under Windows 3.1 (any driver problems, etc)?
>Cost of memory, font packages, toner cartridges, etc?  Basically, your
>personal experiences with either of these machines is highly desirable,
>both good and bad.
>
>Advance kudos and thanks for all your input.  E-mail or news posting is
>readily acceptable, but e-mail is encouraged (limits bandwidth).
>
>--
>Sincerely,
>
>Robert Kayman	----	kayman@cs.stanford.edu  -or-  cpa@cs.stanford.edu
>
>"In theory, theory and practice are the same.  In practice, they are not."
>"You mean you want the revised revision of the original revised revision
> revised?!?!"


Sorry for the followup, but I couldn'y get email through on your addresses.
I, too, am trying to decide between these two printers, and I would like to
hear what users of these printers have to say about the questions above.

Thank you.

Randy		randy@msc.cornell.edu

