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Date:	Wed, 4 Jun 2003 19:48:33 PDT7
From:	waynec@linkline.com
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Lexmark Optra R+

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Steve Carter writes:

>
> Surplus Computers, a place I buy from, has the Lexmark Optra R+
> 1200dpi laser printer for $140. It supports OS/2 and PCL5e and
> Postscript II, in addition to the usual group of suspects.
>
> Does anyone have experience with this printer?
> Or even a suggestion/idea?
>
> http://www.softwareandstuff.com/prn_lexopt1200.html
>
>

Lexmark is one of the leading printer manufacturers, although probably a
distant 4th to HP, Epson, and Canon in the inkjet market.

The laser ink cartridges tend to be expensive (you can find refilled
cartidges in the $75 range), but they last a long time compared to inkjet
cartridges. Even 300dpi puts out a very nice graphic in Postscript mode, 600
is excellent, and 1200 ought to be awesome.

You may be able to find a duplexer for that model (I haven't researched it),
which is a great savings on paper and the space to store output.

I've been using an IBM 300dpi 4019 and the follow-on Lexmark 600dpi
4039-10R+ laser for about 8 years, never had a problem with them.

So if you're not concerned about color printing, or if you want a cheaper
alternative for your B & W printing, I wouldn't be afraid to try the Lexmark
Optra.

Wayne

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