In article , Mike Henry
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"Ernie Leimkuhler" wrote in message
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In article , Mike Henry
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Pen plotters rock.

I haven't really checked but the output from an old HP Designjet seems to be
dimensionally accurate, though I have heard that inkjet and laser printers
can be off a bit.

Inkjets suck eggs.

Well, the inkjet was able to print out a poster-size digital picture of an
old Clausing horizontal mill - a pen plotter would have a hard time with
that one I think. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

Do you think an old pen plotter is worth $300? Do you have any trouble
finding pens for your Calcomp?

Mike



I paid $500 for my Calcomp 7 years ago, and I feel like I got one hell
of a deal for a $5000, 5 year old plotter in perfect shape.

Pens are easy to get from Technical Art supply shops or online dealers.

For quick line drawings, pen plotters are faster and more accurate than
inkjets, but inkjets win on pretty pictures and big text blocks.