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by **Jon Sno** » Thu, 26 Jun 1997 04:00:00

I have read that these printers work on linux. They both support Epson
FX-850, the 730 PCL4 and the 760 PCL5e. So, using ghostscript which
device would I specify for the epson emulation and the two PCL's.

Any comments on these printers, problems/successes would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon Snow

by **Rod Smi** » Thu, 26 Jun 1997 04:00:00

Quote:>I have read that these printers work on linux. They both support Epson
>FX-850, the 730 PCL4 and the 760 PCL5e. So, using ghostscript which
>device would I specify for the epson emulation and the two PCL's.

>Any comments on these printers, problems/successes would be appreciated.

Be aware that PCL 4, as used by the HL-730, only goes up to 300 dpi, so if
you buy an HL-730, you'll effectively have only a 300 dpi printer, which
is pretty lame by today's standards. If you want a Brother, I'd recommend
nothing less than the HL-760, which supports PCL 5e and, hence, 600 dpi
printing from OSes other than Windows.

As to what you'd specify, tell Ghostscript that you're printing to a
LaserJet 4 for PCL 5e and it should be fine. I'm not sure what printer is
optimal for the HL-730, but probably any HP LaserJet emulation lower than
the LJ4 will do the job.

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