First things first. Raster image controller is a alien device to me. So I can't comment. I would suggest that if you can't get near equal print out of the box it isn't worth spending the extra money. But there will be other opinions just as valid.
Can't ever remember working with 1520, at least where the details stick in the mind, but isn't there a way to generate a test page? And if so does it look ok?
And I have noticed significant quality issues from paper in changing between ink types in different manufacturers machines. My experiences in this area have been more HP/Canon where the HP needed a more absorbant paper.
Now that I know where you are headed I'll defer to others more experienced with your equipment. Best of luck. [sig]<p>Ed Fair<br><a href=mailto: efair@atlnet.com> efair@atlnet.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply. <br>
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