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...those still interested in buying a printer, the Happy Happy suggests that a dot matrix printer, with a NLQ mode, should meet most student needs. However, for students who really care about the appearance of the final product, and don't print many drafts, an inexpensive daisy wheel might be the best...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Tough Choices: Finding the Perfect Printer | 11/19/1986 | See Source »

...printer, it is important to consider available service. As printers break down far more frequently than the main computer, a service place near the square is often preferable. There are a variety of specific printer models in the $200-$600 range, with both the daisy wheel and multi-mode dot matrix...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Tough Choices: Finding the Perfect Printer | 11/19/1986 | See Source »

Buying a multi-mode dot matrix printer is far more complicated. Each printer comes with several different print qualities and typefaces...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Tough Choices: Finding the Perfect Printer | 11/19/1986 | See Source »

...good printers to consider are the NEC P6 ($550) and the Toshiba 321 ($575). Less expensive dot matrix printers with a lower quality print style (and slower speed) include the Epson LX-86 ($349) and the Okidate ML182 ($295). When buying a dot matrix printer, be certain to look at print samples first...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Tough Choices: Finding the Perfect Printer | 11/19/1986 | See Source »

...long run, a printer can be an important purchase, which could outlast the computer it's hooked up to. If you're still unsure about dot matrix versus letter quality, move into a rooming group like the Happy Hacker's--we share printers and get the best of both worlds...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Tough Choices: Finding the Perfect Printer | 11/19/1986 | See Source »

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