Printers

[MVANHOUTEN at PCI.ALBION.EDU]

Recently (well, before the holidays...sorry) I asked for printer
recommendations. My original question was:

"Does anyone have recommendations for printers to attach to library
public (reference) PCs? We are currently using Epson LX-300s, but are
interested in moving to something faster, and better for printing web
pages, full-text articles, etc. Anyone using Deskjets or something similar?
We plan to have a printer with each PC, rather than networking several
PCs to a shared printer. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!"

The response was very helpful - Thanks!!!
The most recommended printers were all HPs - LaserJet 3, LaserJet 4,
and HP5 specifically.  A number of people cautioned me against DeskJets
for a variety of reasons. 

We decided on LaserJets, but when we tried to place our order, we
found that the HP5 line was being replaced by the HP4000. We have
recently installed two HP4000s, and so far are quite happy with them.
Both have JetDirect cards, 500 sheet trays, and are connected through
our campus network to the public PCs in our Reference area. We're still
using the Epsons for OPAC printing - the combination is working well so
far.

I have pasted excerpts of the comments I received into one roughly 8
page document. If anyone would like a copy, please let me know and I'll
email it.

Again, Thanks! (and sorry about this tardy summary).

Mike



Michael Van Houten
Head of Public Services
Stockwell-Mudd Libraries
Albion College
602 E. Cass St.
Albion, MI 49224
mvanhouten at albion.edu
(517) 629-0382
fax: (517) 629-0504