Susan,
We are using a dj1055 also in the office and it works great, while at
one of the companies we contract for the same plotter can only be
described as painful. However after much stuffing around with IT at
this company it is generally regarded as a network issue. Surprise
surprise.....
Tony
Susan Yu wrote:
Hi everyone,
I tried to do a search on this topic, but wasn't able to find answers.
Currently we are looking to upgrade our plotters. We have an HP Designjet
1055CM connected through our corporate network. I find that the plotter in
general is good (print quality-wise) with only a bit of "banding" streaks
for solid fills... but then I have nothing else to really compare it with.
Due to some complex and detailed graphics that we use, it takes time to plot
large Arch E-sized maps (One example we tested took ~40 min from MapInfo...
which is actually not too bad. We've seen it take 1-2 hrs for more complex
maps.) The other issue is that when we "spool" our maps to the plotter, we
can't touch the computer. If we do, sometimes, the information sent to the
plotter gets messed up and prints parts of the map in gray. So to go around
it, we set the map to print, have a very long break and come back once the
map has finished spooling to the plotter. Although we've learned to live
with these limitations, a recent visit from the folks at Xerox and their
promises of better and faster plotters than our HP made us wonder what other
MapInfo users are using for plotters. I'm really curious to know what other
MapInfo users are using.
So my question is more of a poll:
What plotters are you using, and how do you find it performs with MapInfo?
(pros and cons). Does anyone have Xerox plotters? Anyone have preferences to
brand? (i.e. HP vs. Epson vs. Canon etc....)
If you had all the money in the world, what plotter would you buy and why? (
i.e. what's the latest and greatest out there?)
And any additional comments you might have regarding this...
By the way, we're based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - if that makes any
difference.
Thanks! I look forward to your responses!
Susan
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Tony Baylis
Spatial Information Specialist
Resource and Exploration Mapping
Suite 8, 290 Boundary St
Spring Hill QLD 4000
Ph 3832 1600
Fax 3832 1603
Mob 0419 759 131
Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www resexmap.com.au
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