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Richard B. Gilbert

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From: "Richard B. Gilbert" <rgilber...@comcast.net>

Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 16:35:03 -0400

Local: Thurs, May 15 2008 4:35 pm

Subject: Re: Need Printer for Ultra 60

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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?

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