10 Jun
2004
10 Jun
'04
10:54 a.m.
In a later post someone suggested avoiding the CX-engined original LW in
favor of the LWII with the SX engine, mostly b/o problems with obtaining
toner - probably a wise suggestion. Plus the SX is indestructible - mine's
Actually, the CX engine is even more solid than the SX (I have a CX-VDO
printer on my PERQ [1]). It's also easier to repair in some ways -- it's
less modular (the SX comes apart into modules in about 10 minutes), but
small parts on the CX tend to be easier to replace.
been in service since 1989. Total cost of repairs over
15 years of light to
moderate use: $26 for a new ozone filter.
I have an SX printer (actually an Apple Laserwriter II NT) on this PC.
I've used it _a lot_ (I printed all the versions of my Ph.D. thesis on
it, the master copies of the HP48 I2C manual, etc, etc, etc). I've been
using it solidly for getting on for 10 years. In that time all it's
needed was a new pickup roller and pad (and it wasn't new when I got it!).
-tony