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by **Bob Nila** » Sun, 06 Nov 1994 08:07:56

> I really need a Postscript printer, but the 4ML is $400 more
> expensive than the 4L.
> Is there any other differences between the two models?

The "M" probably also has more RAM and an AppleTalk interface. In
general, on HP printers, if you need PostScript, it is cheaper to buy
the "M" version than to upgrade the non-M version using add-on PS and
RAM SIMMs (even non-HP RAM SIMMs). My 4MPlus came with an MIO
networking card, which I didn't need, and brought in enough when I sold
it to fund some more RAM.

Quote:> Is there any way to print out a Postscript file using the 4L?
> Can I upgrade the 4L to a Postscript printer later?

I don't know. It is possible on the LJ4, LJ4Plus and 4si.

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by **Craig Faichn** » Sun, 06 Nov 1994 23:24:48

The only difference between the two is the PS cartridge, and more ram to
support it. Yes, as far as I know, it's upgradable (the 4p is for sure) but you
eventually pay more. To bring it up to spec you need 6megs of ram
[($200)2+4more] and the PS cartridge ($400). If you can cover the stroke
up front it's a better way to go.

by **Craig Faichn** » Tue, 08 Nov 1994 14:00:49

Quote:>>Can I upgrade the 4L to a Postscript printer later?

>No.

Why not? You just have to buy the cartridge from HP. That's what the
hinged door is for on the left side of the printer face. Check it out and see.
( I'm looking at a 4p even as I type. Same chassis, different engine).

by **Tapani Tarvain** » Tue, 08 Nov 1994 01:19:43

>I am about to buy a HP Laser printer, 4L or 4ML.
>I know that the 4ML is Postscript-capable, but the 4L not.
>I really need a Postscript printer, but the 4ML is $400 more
>expensive than the 4L.
>Is there any other differences between the two models?

The 4ML has more RAM and AppleTalk interface, too.

Quote:>Is there any way to print out a Postscript file using the 4L?

Only by using a program that converts PS files into PCL,
such as GhostScript. If you're running some Unix-like OS
it works very well, under DOS/Windows it's doable but
clumsy (won't work if your program expects to talk directly
to a PS printer), if you've got a Mac I don't know if it can
be done at all.

Quote:>Can I upgrade the 4L to a Postscript printer later?

No.

by **Tapani Tarvain** » Wed, 09 Nov 1994 21:26:22

>The only difference between the two is the PS cartridge, and more ram to
>support it.

Plus AppleTalk interface.

Quote:>Yes, as far as I know, it's upgradable (the 4p is for sure)

No it isn't. The only upgrade available for 4L is extra 1MB RAM.
All other non-M model LJ4s, including the 4P as you say, can be
upgraded with PostScript later but the 4L can't.

by **Tapani Tarvain** » Sat, 12 Nov 1994 16:02:51

>>>Can I upgrade the 4L to a Postscript printer later?
>>No.
>Why not? You just have to buy the cartridge from HP. That's what the
>hinged door is for on the left side of the printer face. Check it out and see.
>( I'm looking at a 4p even as I type. Same chassis, different engine).

You are looking at a 4*P*, which can indeed be upgraded with PS,
as can all other series 4 LaserJets as of today _except_ the 4L.
The only expansion option available for it is 1MB extra RAM.
(At least that's what HP says. If someone knows of an unsupported
way to expand the 4L otherwise, please let us know.)

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