Ray,
We have an HP Designjet 1055cm plus (36") plotter and like it, BUT it
uses dye-based inks that fade fairly rapidly (1-2 months) when displayed
"unprotected" (not either laminated or in a case with UV-blocking
glazing). The newer models (the "Z series" plotters) use (I think)
pigmented inks that are far more fade-resistant.
I also look for Postscript-capable plotters when I buy. I find them more
flexible and general (can use with un*x PS driver, e.g).
I got an email from HP today about some specials they're having on
plotters right now which I'll forward you, but also look here:
http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/sbso/special/index.cgi?site=sbso&cat=large&jum
pid=re_R2515_SMBportal/smProdCat/IPG/promo/LargeFormat/SpecialsPage
Thomas P. Carter, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1322
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From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:19 PM
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Subject: [MSUNAG] Plotter question
My dept. is looking to replace their now discontinued HP Designjet
800 color plotter. I don't know enough about plotters to know this,
but I am looking for a suggested replacement model.
Anyone who knows about plotters have a suggestion? Or does anyone
know of a good resource that I could look at?
--Ray
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