--- Forwarded Message from Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:28:16 -0600 >From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> >To: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: printer suggestions Can anyone suggest a network printer model? We are adding a new student computer lab (Intel Macintosh computers). I would like to purchase an ethernet-ready duplexing monochrome laser printer. Printing needs are moderate for a student lab, probably around 2000 pages per month. We have a mid-range Samsung and a Brother that claim to print at 20-25 pages per minute. That printing speed is good for us. When they are working, they meet our needs. They are a bit finicky, however, and seem to take themselves off line too frequently. The printing software is less flexible and harder to use than the HPs. In contrast, our old HP 4050N gives very little trouble, but it is a bit slow. Our HP 8000 also works well for us, although it is bigger and noisier than optimum. Current HP monochrome offerings seem less robust and surprisingly expensive. Several of the network color lasers cost substantially less than the network monochrome lasers. A refurbished HP 8150 would cost over $1000, from the sources that I have found. I like the 8000 series, but I'm not sure that price makes sense for an older printer. I welcome any suggestions for printer models and vendors. If you wish to contact me directly, I will summarize to the list. Thanks, Derek Derek Roff Language Learning Center Ortega Hall 129, MSC03-2100 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 505/277-7368, fax 505/277-3885 Internet: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************