Printer - HP LaserJet 3600

[Jim Asman]

--------------- Original Message ---------------
At 03:32P Fri Feb 17 2006, Brian K. White wrote:

> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Asman" <jlasman at telus.net>
> To: <filepro-list at lists.celestial.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 1:19 PM
> Subject: Re: Printer - HP LaserJet 3600
> 
> 
> > --------------- Original Message ---------------
> > At 12:59P Fri Feb 17 2006, Jay R. Ashworth wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, Feb 17, 2006 at 08:58:17AM -0800, Bob Rasmussen wrote:
> >> > I suspect from clues in the original post that this is a DESKjet 3600, 
> >> > not
> >> > a LASERjet 3600.
> >>
> >> The subject line on her original post said "Laserjet".
> >
> > In fact, it wouldn't appear that there was a Deskjet 3600. 3620 etc yes
> > 3600 no.
> >>
> >> And, guys?  (Except for Bob, who was pretty calm)
> >>
> >> There are many decaffeinated brands that are just as flavorful.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > The solution would be the LaserJet 3800 that would appear to contain
> > PCL5, PCL6, and Postscript. But get a commitment from the vendor that
> > you can return it if it doesn't perform.
> >
> > There sure isn't the clarity in the specs today compared to back when. :-(
> 
> Watch out for recent Brother lasers (including multifunction).
> Some have pcl6 but not pcl5.
> And if the box wasn't enough to be sure, a few of my customers have 
> helpfully performed empirical tests.

The HP 2550 color laser is PCL6 only. I see all kinds of comments about
this or that not working properly with a PCL6 printer, and the typical
response is to change to a PCL5 driver. Good advice if the printer supports
PCL5, but in the NEW reality...

It just doesn't pay to buy the low priced junk.


Jim 
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