[Ti] Laser Printer...

[Deborah Shadovitz]

On Sunday, December 29, 2002, at 03:10 PM, Benn wrote:

> I'm looking for a sub-$500 (but the cheaper the better) laser printer  
> for use at home with my tibook.  The smaller the size/footprint, the  
> better.  Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Benn

Hi Benn.
My HP 4M, from 1992 is still going strong today, having had only one  
wear-out repair that wasn't even costly (thanks to  
<http://fixyourownprinter.com>).  I'd buy HP any day. They have a laser  
model C7047A for $400. They have a laser for just $250 but it is not  
noted as Mac compatible. It is USB. If you want Ethernet, that'll cost  
you extra.

The HP all-in-one printer software has been getting a well-deserved bad  
rap, but that team too, is dedicated to the Mac and to getting its act  
together and seems to be ok now. At any rate, the ink jet and laser  
products are entirely separate teams.

Here is the link to the 2 entry-level printers:
<http://h30015.www3.hp.com/products/ 
sub_category.php?high_level_category_id=2&category_id=03fafb9140e96593f7 
d21dd0211c660e&sub_category_id=1dcd1719c9444ec21eadb46a0166b5f4>

And the link to all printers:
<http://h30015.www3.hp.com/products/ 
high_level_category.php?high_level_category_id=2>

Remember though, that Macworld is just around the corner. It may be  
worth it to wait until the exhibit hall opens and the announcements are  
out. Since they have a $249 printer, they may get that to us Mac folks.  
  (I'm not hinting at anything and have not been briefed, so please  
don't read between the lines.)

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