Switch from PS laser printer to PCL all-in-one

Question

I've been using a Xerox Phaser 4400 for years, and I'm starting to suspect
it's on it's last legs.
When I purchased it, much of my work went to press as hard copy, so the PS
printer (where I could set dot screen properly was important). I also wanted
only Adobe PS as I'd had problems with cloned versions in the past.
Now, of course, none of my work goes to press has hard copy, all as PDFs
either emailed or on CDs.
Is there any reason (my main apps are Creative Suite CS3) to still need a
Postscript printer? Do these apps print properly to PCL or is PS still
needed?
I'd like to clear up some office space by getting rid of my PS printer,
stand alone fax machine, scanner and copiers in favor of one of the new
network all-on-ones (PC Mag rated a Brother very highly this month).
Any reason not to do this? Or any thoughts to help me decide?
Thanks.
Cyndee

Answer 1

>But why have you had so many if they don't break? <g><br /><br />Well...ummm...errr....I broke them. <g><br /><br />Seriously, I started off with a simple laser printer that had a parallel <br />port for my non-usb Toshiba 435cds. Worked great!<br /><br />I needed to do a few color jobs a few years ago (before color laser <br />became affordable) and I bought a Brother all-in-one inkjet.<br /><br />I couldn't stand (read despise) inkjets and I bought this new Dell <br />Inspiron 530 desktop which doesn't come with a parallel port so I had to <br />say goodbye to my old Brother laser printer.<br /><br />But I've really enjoyed the convenience of this compact Brother all in <br />one. I never have to leave my chair to scan, copy, or print and it <br />barely takes up any room.