Re: New Epson Printer Compatability?

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Joe Kohn wrote,
in response to my reply:
>  >In fact, the Stylus 800 will print at 360x360 dpi from the Apple IIGS
>  >using Harmonie's Epson LQ4000 driver.  No color, but true laser
>  >quality.
>
> First of all, Scott, let me thank you for bringing up the whole subject
> of the Harmonie Epson LQ drivers and how those can be used with Canon
> BubbleJets and Epson Stylus printers.

You are very welcome.  :)

> 
> It seems to me that the only IIGS owners who should even think about
> purchasing one of the Epson Stylus line of printers are those who also own
> a Mac or PC, where those printers really excel.

While it is true that the Stylus is not going to print in color on a
GS, Stylus printers are much cheaper than HP DeskJets here in LA.  I
also find the print quality to be much better.  I would not part with
my GS driven Stylus for _any_ DeskJet (yes, I have seen them print
from GS and the print was not as appealing).

> It's the Hewlett-Packard DeskJets that are most compatible with the Apple
> IIGS. And, the DeskJets start at just $149 for the 400L model. That model
> prints in color, works with all standard GS/OS software, and works with
> AppleWorks and other ProDOS-8 software.

No offense, it is great that the HP can print in color with the Harmonie
drivers, I just find the color print disappointing.  That's why the
Stylus better quality swayed me to it.  Also, where do you get a DJ400
for $149?  You can get a Stylus for the price and it does not need a
parallel card.

> Why spend twice as much money to get an Epson, when all you'll get from the
> Epson is grayscale on the GS? The only reason, IMHO, is if you are also
> going to use that Epson on a Mac or PC, where you can take advantage of its
> 1440 dpi capability.

I do have a PC also though.

-Scott G.