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To: AreWeThereYet who wrote (754)	1/29/1998 2:05:00 PM
From: Dave Hanson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 886

OT--Andy, I'll answer your e-mail's questions on the Optra S here so Jeff and others can chime in too. Unlike Jeff, I only do several hundred pages a month, but am certain you'd have no problem with your proposed 5-6K. It's rated at at least 35K monthly, as I recall. I haven't tried "empty toner" detection, as I have yet to deplete my first 7K cartidge, but the excellent Markvision control software gives a readout of roughly how much toner is left at any given time--and I'm certain there's some provision for it. If Jeff or no others know, I can try and look it up for you. I have not owned an HP 4, 5, or 4000, but the testimonials I have heard have been from good to mixed. The 4000 is the first line that seems competitive with the Optras. While it may be a more recent release than the Optra, I'm not sure that's a good thing. I'd rather have Lexmark's second pass at 1200 dpi technology. Good luck with your decision! Dave

To: AreWeThereYet who wrote (754)	1/29/1998 11:12:00 PM
From: Jeff Bond	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 886

Make my day aC by telling me you already had your SMTC :o) I print reports day-in day-out all-day every-day, so I try to minimize my resource usage. I do this to stretch it out: 1. I use PQET technology built into the printer. 2. I set the resource save option in the printer to ON. 3. I set the print darkness to LIGHT. 4. I turn picture grade option OFF. 5. I bump lines per page up to 70. The printer prints in duplex, and has NEVER needed service. Just change the toner cartridge (I do not use after market cartridges). One of the reasons I liked the Lexmark was because the HP 4 I had would crumple paper when it was foggy around here (moisture problem) but the Lexmark has never done the same. I'm sold on Lexmark, I wouldn't buy anything else unless it was not available from them. Happy SMTC days to you hopefully! Regards, JB P.S. grrrrrr - Year of the Tiger :o)