Gary wrote:
> 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.
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?