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Because it received new drivers, we retested the venerable HP DeskJet 932C this month. The unit's text speed increased to 4.1 pages per minute this time around, while graphics speed held at 0.7 ppm. The 932C continues to produce sharp text and graphics. Of two new ink jets, the $149 Compaq IJ1200 debuts at number nine, but Kodak's Personal Picture Maker 200 -- a $299 photo printer with slots for a CompactFlash card -- misses the chart.

1. Lexmark Z32 Color Jetprinter: With its great price, support, and overall print quality, the Z32 should be a favorite at home.

2. HP DeskJet 932C: Strong print quality and now even better performance make the 932C welcome in any office or home.



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3. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter: Fast text performance and reasonable black ink costs make the Z42 a good candidate for printing business memos and reports.

4. Lexmark Z52 Color Jetprinter: The versatile Z52 can keep your small office humming, and it can entertain your kids. But its high cost of operation may not make it the best choice if you plan to print a lot of photos.

5. Xerox DocuPrint M750: The M750 would make a fine printer for heavy text and graphics work in a home office or hobby room.

6. Lexmark Z12 Color Jetprinter: Fits in well as a second printer where middling graphics and deliberate printing speed are acceptable.

7. HP DeskJet 842C: Go with the 842C if you are committed to buying an HP and can't afford to spend more than $150. However, other inexpensive printers offer better performance and similar quality.

8. Epson Stylus Color 880: This might be a good inexpensive printer for simple jobs that need to be turned out quickly, but other choices produce better graphics.

9. Compaq IJ1200: Fast text performance means the IJ1200 can keep up with a small home office, and with good graphics quality it also holds its own in the family room.

10. Epson Stylus Color 980: The 980 makes a workhorse machine for the small office or home, though print quality could be better.

• Kodak Personal Picture Maker 200

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