Hello, The method we have used to get around the size constraint with MapInfo Pro included a PostScript device driver that allowed us to resize the plot from the Hold&Preview function of the plotter. This particular plotter is an HP 2800 CP with a Fiery RIP. One would hope that newer models will likely provide similar functionality. Ken Tozier
-----Original Message----- From: Kent Hargesheimer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 11:52 AM To: 'Cinda Graubard'; [email protected] Subject: RE: MI-L Best Plotter for MapInfo Cinda: Yes, that is right it is a function of the resolution. The GeoPrinter utility is fixed at 600dbi to ensure high resolution quality output, so the approximate 50" X 50" limit applies at 600dpi. Kent Hargesheimer Geographic Enterprises http://www.geo-e.com tel 919.341.1535 -----Original Message----- From: Cinda Graubard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 11:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: RE: MI-L Best Plotter for MapInfo I may be mistaken but I believe the maximum output size for MapInfo is a function of the resolution set from the printer and the page size. For example at 600dpi PDF's the dimension limit is 28000/600=46.66 inches. (Either direction). As the resolution set at the output device goes up, the dimensions go down and vice versa. So at 300dpi a PDF of 93.33x93.33 inches is possible. Cinda Graubard GeoMax At 08:57 AM 10/27/2005, you wrote: >Susan: > >We are in the process of getting a new website and large format map printing >service launched at http://www.geoprinter.com (still in beta until Friday). >You simply place an order, upload a PDF document, and it is shipped out >to you for delivery as early as the next day. > >As part of the service, we are offering a free PDF print driver utility >you can download (which is available now) so you can quickly and easily >create single page high resolution PDF documents in sizes up to 9 X 12 >feet (MapInfo's current maximum size is about 50" X 50"). > >So, instead of buying a new plotter, you might want to consider just >outsourcing it. Depending on the volume you are doing, it may be less >expensive, especially when you factor in the cost of consumables and >the big >chunk of office space large format plotters typically take up. > >For example, a laminated 36" X 48" map is only $125 + shipping. > >Thanks, > >Kent Hargesheimer >Managing Partner >Geographic Enterprises >http://www.geo-e.com >tel 919.341.1535 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Barbara H. Carroll [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 9:58 AM >To: 'Susan Yu'; [email protected] >Subject: RE: MI-L Best Plotter for MapInfo > >Most of my clients are related to the mining industry, and as such seem >to like to produce the largest size map possible with some form of >raster base with both solid and transparent fills. This can become a >nightmare when trying to produce plots. At this point the standard >plotter for this industry is some variety of an HP Designjet. Due to >the limitations imposed >by MapInfo, these plotters offer more resolution than MapInfo can >handle for >the larger size plots and needs to be 'tweaked' to get the >plotter/MapInfo to work together - so latest and greatest may not be >worth the money if they >can't work well with MapInfo. There are directions included in the >MapInfo Printer guide that are quite helpful. > >Another couple of items to add to the list are 1. MapInfo does not work with >PostScript so stay away from that. 2. When working with the HP >plotters, we always set the processing to be handled on the computer - >it's MUCH faster for output time. That's true even with networked plotters. > >Hope that helps a bit. >Barbara > >-----Original Message----- >From: Susan Yu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 7:57 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: MI-L Best Plotter for MapInfo > >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! 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