Re: Which plotter printer would you recommend for construction engineers who will be using Linux?
On Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:47:16 -0400
shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 7:39 PM, Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Another reason to buy the HP: if they are abundant, then inks
> > should be abundantly available also. If you get something else,
> > supplies might be difficult to come by in such an out-of-the-way
> > area. Something to check out before you commit!
> >
>
> He said "plotter printer" - I'm guessing this means "plotter". If this
> is the case, you're dealing with pens and an ink well. And you can
> generally use basically w/e ink you want (like silver or other metals
> to make printed antennas).
>
>
I don't think anyone still makes pen plotters, Hitachi discontinued
theirs at least fifteen years ago, and the last few 'plotters' I've seen
have been gigantic inkjet machines.
--
Joe
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