In my opinion, HP is the leader in plotters and would always go for HP.
That being said, is just a matter of how much you want/can spend.
Thomas P. Carter wrote:
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Ray Hernandez
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:19 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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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Oscar Castaneda
Michigan State University
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