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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