Re: postscript printers for lilypond

[Karlin High]

On Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 5:16 AM Andrew Bernard <address@hidden> wrote:
> Can I ask why you don't use matte paper?

In my experience, paper types make a much bigger difference for inkjet
printers than for lasers. Ink going INTO the paper versus toner going
ON the paper. As Karl notes, some laser printers will produce a glossy
finish even on plain paper. That's actually a selling point for many
people. I had hardly ever considered that it would be undesirable for
some use cases, but here we have one.

A printer requirement for A3 size, 240 gsm (sizes like Tabloid,
Ledger, 11x17 and ~90 lb basis weight) AND duplex-print is going to
narrow the field rather sharply. Many models can't duplex heavier
weights of paper. Add the matte-finish, sharpness, and PostScript
compatibility requirements, and I predict there will not be an
overwhelming number of choices.
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Karlin High
Missouri, USA