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Glenn Burkhardt wrote: > > > > What's the difference between a winprinter and a printer that requires > > the software to essentially specify every dot? > > My definition of a WinPrinter is one that doesn't accept a file copied to the > printer port. If one is running a DOS only machine, the command > I support the concept that a win-printer is anything that supports a proprietary protocol which is only developed and support on WinBlows. There is nothing "evil" about removing smarts from a printer to reduce cost. Provided of course... that the protocol is open. It's a real pitty because the HP 72x and other PPA printers are really nice (and cheap) color units. Oh well... - Christoph - Subcription/unsubscription/info requests: send e-mail with "subscribe", "unsubscribe", or "info" on the first line of the message body to discuss-request at blu.org (Subject line is ignored).
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