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Conference 7.286::atarist

Title:	Atari ST, TT, & Falcon
Notice:	Please read note 1.0 and its replies before posting!
Moderator:	FUNYET::ANDERSON

Created:	Mon Apr 04 1988
Last Modified:	Tue May 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1433
Total number of notes:	10312

267.0. "Graphics Printing ?" by SEDOAS::TAYLOR () Wed Oct 12 1988 06:48

    I'm interested in doing some Artwork (letterheadings, etc), on my
    1040, but my present printer won't perform graphics printing, just
    text. 
    Can anybody offer any advice on a (low-cost, another cheapskate), 
    graphics printer (available in the U.K.), preferably one that will
    give a decent text output also?
    
    	thanks (?),
    
    Ken.T.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
267.1	You might look for these...	PNO::SANDERSB	a belagana	`Wed Oct 12 1988 10:55`	14
	Depends upon how cheap you want to go. Any printer that is Epson compatible and will do graphics will work - such as the Star NL-10 that I have. It has been replaced by the NX-1000, which can also be purchased in color. The price is around $200.00. For the best printing (and graphics) at a reasonable price, I would suggest the HP DeskJet. The is an inkjet printer that is capable of 300 dpi resolution. It can be purchased for around $700.00 here (list is $999.00), plus the additional Epson FX-80 emulator cartridge. It is not as fast as a Laser printer when printing graphics, but it is a lot cheaper. Bob
267.2	Slight Caveat.	DYO780::SCHAFER	Brad ... DTN 433-2408	`Wed Oct 12 1988 11:43`	6
	Not to get down a rathole, but I have an ancient LA-34 sitting here at the house ... tried connecting it and nothing. Is this not possible? BTW - what's the baud rate on the printer port? -b
267.3	Not serial	SKITZD::MESSENGER	Dreamer Fithp	`Wed Oct 12 1988 13:25`	6
	The "printer port" is parallel, not serial. The ST has one serial port and can be set to any baud rate (using a desk accessory or any communications program). An LA-34 probably runs at 300 baud, so set the serial port and start printing. - HBM
267.4	LA34 on serial should work	MILRAT::WALLACE		`Wed Oct 12 1988 14:21`	4
	Don't forget to set the serial port as the printer port! This can be done using the DA that came with the ST as well as other DAs. Ray
267.5	Assume you have a the graphics option...	PRNSYS::LOMICKAJ	Jeff Lomicka	`Wed Oct 12 1988 15:48`	5
	You should be able to print monochrome graphics on the LA34 using my PSLA50 desk accessory. (It's in topic 9 somewhere). With what I know now, I could even make ALT-HELP do a print screen, so drop me a line if you make progress, and want to persue this.
267.6	NEC	NORGE::CHAD		`Mon Oct 17 1988 08:46`	9
	re: .0 Back to subject of cheap graphics printers. I like my NEC P2200 24pin printer. I've seen mailorder in US from $335 to $400 and store $425-500. It does nice looking output, both graphics and letters. CHad