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BigInkjetOverviewIt's a HP DesignJet 650C with Postscript Level 2 engine. This is a ca. 1995 machine. To print, bring a PDF or JPG on USB memory stick to the white "eMac" in back lab of OS 306. It's best to use a draw program to prepare posters. PowerPoint is actually a reasonable draw program, and you can size a single slide to be your desired output size of the final poster: up to 36x36 inches. Then output as a PDF. It's best to not use heavy color backgrounds. Just leave a blank sheet (white) background and do spot color, text, or other graphics. PDFs should be sized full size: up to 36x36 inches. On the eMac in 306, PDFs can be printed with Adobe Reader. Make sure to select the matching page size and print. Note: if the PDF takes a long time to image on the eMac, it will probably blow the PS stack on the printer and fail to print. Do not make an overly complex design. Wait up to 30 mins or so before giving up. JPGs should be no bigger than 1000 x 1000 px or they will fail to print. You can print using Preview or Graphic Converter. Make sure to scale to proper size for how big you want it (up to 36x36 inches). SuppliesPlotter paper can be bought from WBMason, HEWC1861A (cheaper paper) or HEW51631E (inkjet paper) or HEWC3885A (fancy film) Inks too:
http://www.superwarehouse.com/HP_Special_Inkjet_Paper_36_x_150',_1_Roll/51631E/p/45900 HP C1861A Bright White Inkjet Paper-914 mm x 45.7 m (36 in x 150 ft) HP 51648E 36IN X 100FT HEAVY INKJET PAPER DESIGNJET 650C 600 250C 230 220 200 HP 51631E 36IN X 150FT HP SPECIALTY INKJET PAPER FOR DESIGNJET 650C/PS HP C3885A High-gloss White Film-914 mm x 21.3 m (36 in x 70 ft) |