Publisher's Synopsis
Intended to be of assistance to users of computer systems in their choice of the manufacture and model of printer best suited to their needs. The book considers printers for systems ranging from the stand alone personal computer up to the large mainframe complexes. It will be of most value to users of PCs and mid-range systems, particularly those who do not think of themselves as being computer literate.;Also included is information on how to connect a printer to your system, switching between serial and parallel port connections, intelligent functions built into the latest machines, third/fourth party maintenance aspects, paper handling, form feeding, the hidden costs of printer ownership, including paper quality, print ribbons, cartridges, toner, printer stands, acoustic hoods, desktop publishing, the effect of networkuing on printers and an overview of the different technologies used in printers today.;Prices of the printers are included to give an idea of pricing structures and relative costs.
