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Gary

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May 15, 2008, 3:44:09 PM5/15/08
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I need a new printer for a Sun Ultra 60 with no USB ports (Must be parallel
interface).
I am running Solaris 10 from Sun 5/08.
Must be under $100.
Thanks in advance.
Gary.


Dave

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May 15, 2008, 4:00:41 PM5/15/08
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You might be able to pick up a used postscript one for that. I would
certainly try to get postscript, rather than a parallel port injet, as
its a lot easier to use a postscript printer. Ghostscript can be used to
convert PS to whatever the inkjet needs, but it is far from an optimal
solution.

Richard B. Gilbert

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May 15, 2008, 4:35:03 PM5/15/08
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What technology did you have in mind? Laser? Inkjet? Impact? Do you
need color or is black ink/toner sufficient for your needs?

Inkjet printers can be found for almost nothing but the ink costs
serious money. Ink doesn't keep too well; the solvent tends to
evaporate, leaving you a colored solid. . . .

Laser is expensive but it's fast and quiet. I've been using a Laserjet
4000 for about ten years now! I'm on my second toner cartridge! I have
a JetDirect card in it and can print from any computer on my network.

I don't think anybody uses impact printers any longer but I could be
wrong. . . .

Parallel printers may also be hard to find. Most newer computers and
printers support USB and it's cheaper! Have you considered getting a
USB card for your computer?


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