Justification evens out the spacing of both the right and left margins, though that’s a mixed blessing. Justified margins look more impressive. But ragged right margins, the normal typewriter kind, guide the eye more easily and may be better for long reports as opposed to short letters. I did not justify this manuscript. But justification is just the ticket for correspondence with the status conscious.
In the case of all these special features, keep remembering to ask:
1. Does the printer offer them no matter what computer or program you use?
2. If not, will your hardware and software let you use the features?
3. For free, will the store modify your computer system to make the features available to you?
4. Will your desired combinations of features work simultaneously? Unfortunately, with my software, anyway, the Microprism 480 couldn’t use boldface and proportional spacing at once.
OVERALL COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR COMPUTER
1. Can you use a standard cable to connect the printer and the computer?
2. If not, can the store make one up for you? At what cost?
Remember, it isn’t enough for the cables to plug in. You also want the right wires going to the right pins and for the computer and printer to be on speaking terms electronically.