Printer decision: hp 842C vs. 932C

[NotoriousJTC]

I've narrowed my printer choices pretty much down to 2 HP models. The 842 and 932. Now, the 932 costs about $100 more than the 842, it also uses the Photoret3 technology(whatever that is).

As I understand, the major differences between the 2 are which version of PhotoRet they use, print speeds, and of course, the price.
Has anyone had first hand experience with either of the 2? Or maybe both? I'm looking for good crisp black text and good photo quality, doesnt have to be perfect.
Do the improvments in the 932 justify the $100 it costs over the 842? Or is it not worth it?

Thanks for the input.

 

[warlord]

I've got no expience with either one, but I would say go with the 842, its cheaper, and if you use photo paper, you get just about the same results with both (okay, I subjected myself to a demo from the hp guy to see the diff, but thats my only exp.).

the only reason I would go with the 932 is if you had any thoughts of maybe buying a digital camera in the future, cause then you can just put the disc in and print. other wise 800 series.

 

[Jeff H]

NotoriousJTC, I can't speak to the 932C, but I have an 842C and that thing is slow. I also have an 895Cxi and it runs circles around the 842. The software w/ the 895 has the ability to print in what is essentially draft mode, which saves ink and speeds up printing. Now, the 842 has a similar capability, but I can't see any difference in print speed between normal and draft on the 842. I'd say go w/ the 932.