IBM's Network Color Printer earned a top print quality score and the
second-best performance score. The printer gets its text resolution
and color capabilities from its Electronics for Imaging (EFI) XJE
controller card with a 100-MHz Mips R4600/4700 processor and EFI
Fiery ASICs. The monocomponent design of the printer's Canon engine
means reduced consumables for easier installation and upkeep.
Tektronix's relatively low-cost Phaser 350 solid-ink printer tied the
IBM color laser in the print quality rating. It's strongest at color
printing, especially charts and graphics. The Phaser 350 is the
simplest printer to set up and the most carefree for maintenance with
its fat crayon-like ink cartridges, shape-keyed for foolproof
installation. Also, the black ink is free of charge.
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