Posted by cyndi_ca on 1/18/06 9:02am
Msg #89059

To Sherry @ SLB

Hi Sherry, I had signed-up with your co. some time ago and when I did I noticed that you will only use SA's with HP printers. I spoke with someone with your co. and said for me to send on my info. anyway, mainly because I have a Brother MFC 8440. "Send on your info. and we'll see" Just wondering if your policy still stands. I understood the reason was too many people have diff. kinds of printers and you like to stick with HP. I was wondering if this still holds true? Just curious. Thank you in advance.

Reply by Anonymous on 1/18/06 9:08am
Msg #89065

Obviously I have to post anonymously. I and another notary I know both do loans for Sherry. Neither of us own an HP. I have a brother and she has a lexmark. We just told the white lie when we signed up last year. No one's been the wiser. I thought it was silly to not take work when I just owned a different printer brand. The reason it went this way was because I was a last minute call and then signed up. So I told my friend. We have gotten no complaints.

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 9:10am
Msg #89068

Please read above post Anon - n/m

Reply by O/Cnotary on 1/18/06 9:33am
Msg #89087

Sherry, what is your web address, I qualify and would like..

to sign up with you. Thanks, O/C notary, CA

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 9:57am
Msg #89104

Re: Sherry, what is your web address, I qualify and would like..

www.slbsigningservices.com...

Reply by cyndi_ca on 1/18/06 9:11am
Msg #89069

Thank you for your response. I can understand people using crummy printers, but mine is brand new and thought perhaps she may have loosened the reigns. I also understand her point of view or atleast the policy. She has a biz to run and doesn't want printers problems to deal with.

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 9:26am
Msg #89081

It isnt about reigns..it has to do with printer incompatability. If I assign you to do a closing and when you go to print the docs from Dynamicdox (lets say an hour before the closing) and you cant print, than I am left scrambling to find someone to close the loan. If I CAN find someone, than they end up being late and I than I am at risk for losing clients. There have been probably over 40 times that this has happened and out of those 40 times, 38 of those have been Brother Printers. Thats our only reasoning for that

Reply by cyndi_ca on 1/18/06 9:31am
Msg #89085

That's what I figured. I realize your position and if I were in yours, I probably do the same. Curiosity got the better of me. It's great to be able to get your perspective. Thank you and good luck. Maybe we will cross paths.

Reply by Anonymous on 1/18/06 10:00am
Msg #89108

"Sherry, not all hp are pcl6, and not all brothers arent.

It isnt about reigns..it has to do with printer incompatability. If I assign you to do a closing and when you go to print the docs from Dynamicdox (lets say an hour before the closing) and you cant print, than I am left scrambling to find someone to close the loan. If I CAN find someone, than they end up being late and I than I am at risk for losing clients. There have been probably over 40 times that this has happened and out of those 40 times, 38 of those have been Brother Printers. Thats our only reasoning for that

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 10:03am
Msg #89110

Re: "Sherry, not all hp are pcl6, and not all brothers arent.

I know that..I am just saying FROM MY EXPERIENCE, we have had more occurences with BROTHERS than HP's

Reply by Anonymous on 1/18/06 10:05am
Msg #89112

PCL6 its the only accepted printer regardless of the brand?

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 10:07am
Msg #89114

Re: PCL6 its the only accepted printer regardless of the brand?

Sure....

Reply by PAW_Fl on 1/18/06 1:04pm
Msg #89188

Re: PCL6 its the only accepted printer regardless of the bra

In reality, there are very few vendors providing PCL5 or PCL6 restricted document files. Most are generated at the PCL4 level, so theoretically, any printer supporting PCL4 and above should be able to handle 90% of the work. However, when HP released PCL5e (the "e" meaning enhanced), that became a standard that has lasted for a very long time. There are some companies that make the minimum PCL level of compatibility PCL5e. Therefore, I submit that if your printer is at least PCL5e compliant, then you should be able to handle 99.99999% (if not more) of the files currently being made.

From a functionality view, there is no difference between PCL5e and PCL6 (so says HP). The only difference being the language used. In actuality, many users, including myself, have found that using a PCL5e driver instead of the PCL6 driver actually works better and faster. So, until such time as PCL6 has been around for a long time and vendors have adopted it as the PCL level minimum, I would feel safe is saying that using a printer that either supports PCL5e natively (HP products only) or with compatible drivers and hardware, there should be no problems printing anything.

For further reading on PCL, I suggest viewing msg #45465 or msg #32419 (they're both the same).

Reply by TCMN on 1/18/06 10:40am
Msg #89126

Sherry,

I have a Brother MFC 8840D, have pcl6, duplexing even, use dynamic docs ALL the time, I think daily in fact and don't see what Brother has to do with it? There are numerous printers that don't have pcl6 and mine does and I have NEVER had a problem printing docs. I have a HP printer also and a commercial 4 drawer that has from 8.5x11 to 8.5x14 to 11x14 paper in it and pcl6, should I not qualify if I prefer to use the brother machine since it cost me less to use?

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 10:45am
Msg #89128

Re: Sherry,

If you read above, I am just saying that from MY PERSONAL experience, we have come across more problems with BROTHERS (not PCL 6 compatible) than any other.

Reply by Anonymous on 1/18/06 12:08pm
Msg #89165

Re:Sherry I never have an issue with my brother printer.

Reply by MonicaFL on 1/18/06 10:13am
Msg #89117

I have never had any trouble with Dynamicdox printing on my brother. And, as far as that goes, I have dowloaded from Swiftview, Magic Docs, elynx, etc. and never had any trouble with them. Just offering information.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/18/06 10:21am
Msg #89122

I have the Brother HL 5140 (Pcl 6 emulated) and have only had trouble with one program (MRG). They seem to have quite a few that cannot use this program, but they were able to convert to pdf and resend to me. If I remember what PAW said, it was because HP owns the Pcl driver program, and Brother can only emulate it. Some programs require a Pcl compliant printer, and will not work with an emulation. How'd I do, Paul?

Reply by PAW_Fl on 1/18/06 1:10pm
Msg #89190

You did just fine. However, I would bet that there was something wrong with the file, not that it was made to be HP printer (native PCL) specific. The terms "compliant" and "compatibility" are subjective at best. There are features specific to HP printers that could be introduced into a document file, but the chances of that happening within our industry is probably minuscule if it exists at all.

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 10:28am
Msg #89124

Monica please read ENTIRE thread

Reply by Anonymous on 1/18/06 2:37pm
Msg #89218

was is the best printer to have out there? i was told Laser

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 9:09am
Msg #89067

It really is not about what type of printer you have it has to do with PCL. We have run across a lot of people (with mostly Brother printers) that do not have enough PCL to print the packages that are downloaded from some of the sites...Also Brothers used to have compatability problems with some of the sites (ie...Dynamidox).

Reply by cyndi_ca on 1/18/06 9:15am
Msg #89071

Thank you for answering my question. The last four edocs I have done has been with Dynamidox and I have had no problem. The Brother MFC 8440 has been great for me and I have had not one computer problem. Maybe a brain freeze for me now and then, but thats it. Thanks again.

Reply by srnotary_CA on 1/18/06 9:15am
Msg #89072

Sherry I have a brother printer as well. I have had no problems printing any of the docs with it. I have printed from dynamicdocs with no problems. I would love to sign up with your company but have not the required two years yet. LOL It also helps to have a computer geek living with me. LOL

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 9:30am
Msg #89084

8440 isnt a printer that we are worried about - IT IS PCL..

Compatible

Reply by cyndi_ca on 1/18/06 9:31am
Msg #89086

yes

Reply by Anonymous on 1/18/06 9:43am
Msg #89093

Brother MFC 9700 and Never have problems!! nm

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 9:53am
Msg #89101

Re: Brother MFC 9700 and Never have problems!! nm

That is PCL 6 Compatible so you would not have a problem with that one...I think you guys need to read the printer drop down on our website a little better. There are SPECIFIC BROTHER PRINTERS that have this problem NOT ALL......

Reply by srnotary_CA on 1/18/06 9:58am
Msg #89105

Re: Brother MFC 9700 and Never have problems!! nm

I am sorry Sherry I did not mean to bash you or make you feel that I am bashing you. Please take no offense. From my standpoint there is alwasy something new to learn and a friendly discussion is the way to go alot of times. I have learned alot on this board and the PCL thing was new to me. It is a topic of interest to me. Since I am trying to learn to fix my own problems so I am not calling my hubby everytime the computer acts up. (Yes computers are female and have their pms days as well. In my house, at least, they are all tempermental if not paid a little attention by my hubby.)

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 10:05am
Msg #89111

Re: Brother MFC 9700 and Never have problems!! nm

I dont feel like you are bashing. I just want you guys to know that there is a reason behind why will not use closers with CERTAIN TYPES of printers.....

Reply by srnotary_CA on 1/18/06 10:06am
Msg #89113

Re: Brother MFC 9700 and Never have problems!! nm

I understand completely. Like I said my inquisitiveness (sp) is based on wnting to learn more. Have a great day!!!!

Reply by srnotary_CA on 1/18/06 9:43am
Msg #89094

Re: 8440 isnt a printer that we are worried about - IT IS PCL..

Ok I understand what you are saying about pcl 6. Mine is pcl 6 compatible maybe that is why I have had no issues with it. I have the MFC 8820D.