Where can I find a new laser printer that still supports VAX VMS?

Hello casper320,

Thank you for your question.

Provantage seems to have two models that might work for you at this
page:
http://www.provantage.com/scripts/go.dll/-s//fp_66784


LN21N-CA Laser Printer 21 ppm, 110v, Ethernet 10/100BaseT (Par/USB)
$872.68
 
 
Brand  Genicom - Laser Printers 
Manuf Part  LN21N-CA 
Returns  Not Returnable. 
Our Part  GENP003 
 
Description This Network ready Laser Printer is produced specifically
for Compaq/Digital environments with DCPS, VMs, PC, Mac and
Windows/NT, drivers. Includes true Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL at 1200
x 1200 DPI resolution. Genicom's intelliprint Controller prints most
files at true Engine Speed.

Product Features

1200 X1200 DPI at up to 21 PPM.
Adobe PostScript 3.
Compatible with most common Networking protocols and server platforms.
Ethernet 10/100BASET Standard.
IEEE 1284 parallel, USB slot also Included.
Optional RS-232/422 & 10 base 2 available.
500 sheets in/out and ...More 
 
 and...

LN21P-CA Laser Printer - 21 ppm, 110v (Serial & Parallel) $572.36   
 
 
Brand  Genicom - Laser Printers 
Manuf Part  LN21P-CA 
Restriction  Available to USA and Canada Only. 
Returns  Not Returnable. 
Our Part  GENP004 
 
Description This Laser Printer is produced specifically For
Compaq/Digital environments with DCPS, VMs, PC, Mac and Windows/NT
drivers. Includes true Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL at 1200 x 1200 DPI
resolution. Genicom's intelliprint Controller prints most files at
true Engine speed.
Product Features

1200 X1200 DPI at up to 21 PPM.
Adobe PostScript 3.
Compatible with most common Networking protocols and server platforms.
IEEE 1284 parallel, USB slot, & 2 Open slots also Included.
Optional RS-232/422 & 10 base 2 available.
500 sheets in/out and 100 sheet Multi-bypass feeder Standard.
16MB ...More 
 
 
CPAC Inc has high powered models:
http://www.cpacinc.com/ProductLine/Printers/Description/dec_gen_Ln32.html

"DEC (Compaq), Genicom LN 32
 

Continuing the 25-plus year history of quality Digital printing
solutions, Compaq introduces the LN32 laser printer, providing the
perfect combination of speed and performance for your department, with
complete interoperability for Digital UNIX™, Open VMS™, Windows® and
Windows NT® environments.

When you're looking for the perfect combination of speed and
performance for your department, Compaq has the answer.

The most impatient user in your department will appreciate the Compaq
LN32 Laser Printer's fast 32-page per minute output. And the most
discriminating eyes will applaud resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi -
at rated speed. What's more, you get Adobe PostScript®3 for the
ultimate in providing increased font capacity, graphic definition, and
precise representation of complex images.

Customize the printer to meet your changing needs. Modular
paper-handling options give you the flexibility to go from standard
output to production-level duplexing, collating and stapling a variety
of sizes and stocks..."

Check this page at Sinca:
http://www.sinca.biz/digital_laser_printer_ln20.html

"DIGITAL Laser Printer LN20     
Speed, versatility, and affordability for small and medium workgroups

Smaller user groups don't necessarily face smaller printing
challenges.  That's why DIGITAL created the LN20 laser printer. This
compact unit delivers powerful capabilities for operation in highly
varied applications environments. Wherever it is used, the LN20
provides the speed, flexibility, and choice of features of larger
units. Yet its price makes it easily accessible to the full range of
workgroup environments..."


And Epinions shows a color laser that should work in this environment:
http://www.epinions.com/S0064721_Compaq_Color_Laser_Printer_LNC02/display_~full_specs

As Genicom seems to make the most models for this environment, I
visited their pages and laser models:
http://www.genicom.com/products/laser.htm

You can view their products and also search the site for your
requirements, then locate a dealer for you model of choice.


Search Strategy:


"laser printer" +vax OR vms +buy OR order


Hopefully, one of these printers will fit your need. 

If a link above should fail to work or anything require further
explanation or research, please do post a Request for Clarification
prior to rating the answer and closing the question and I will be
pleased to assist further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

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Request for Answer Clarification by casper320-ga on 05 Jun 2003 06:44 PDT

The LNCO2 is not available any longer even third party...In my
original request I forgot to specify color, so I am glad you looked
into it on you own initiative.  If you could find a LNCO2 "form, fit,
and function" replacement,.. well.. that would be sweet!... even a
supplier that has a bunch of them would be good...

If you can help me clear this up I will be most obliged.

Casper

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Clarification of Answer by clouseau-ga on 05 Jun 2003 11:28 PDT

Hello again Casper,

Thank you for the rating and tip.

I made a few calls on your behalf this morning:

I called Compaq, now HP at 800-752-0900  and asked about the LNC02.
During this call I continued to research online and found the Compaq
LNC02 is actually made by Genicom.

HP claimed it is no longer available new and there was no replacement.
I inquired about reburbished and I was transferred to the Compaq pre
merger support line: 1-800-652 6672. Two more transfers later, I am
awaiting a return call.


I then called Genicom - 1-800-GENICOM. And got answers.

The Genicom CL-160 will work with with Vax VMS!! You will need the
Open VMS driver, DCPS version 2.1 or above. This is available from HP
if you do not have a current version of the driver, call HP.

CL-160
http://www.genicom.com/products/pocl160.htm

This sells for $2599 base price at list.

Options are available at this page:
http://genie.genicom.com/products/productind.cfm?PFamily=cl160

Genicom says that HP is now porting VMS to their new processor
(Titanium?), so support for these products should continue.

And check this page for drivers and tech notes:
http://www.genicom.com/support/laser.htm

Good luck with your printer needs.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

I should have given the five star rating... the work was exceptional. 
The only problem is that is that I did not give the researcher enough
information.  I hope I have corrected that.

Casper

"Titanium"?  What was meant here was Intel's Itanium processor.

Support for laser printers on VMS is typically handled through the
"DECprint Supervisor for hp OpenVMS" as it is now called.  You can
find the Software Product Description for this at
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/info/SP4415/SP4415PF.PDF , in which you'll
see a long list of supported laser printers.

There's lots of good information about OpenVMS at
http://openvms.compaq.com/ (there should be a more plausible hp.com
address for this but I can't locate it right now.