Thanks again for everybody who gave me advice on Post script for plotters.  I appreciate it.

One more question, we have the option of getting next day covered service on a plotter for the first 3 to 4 years.  It’s kind of pricey (around $2500).  Is it worth it for those first few years to have service on it or just wait until it is older and then get a service plan?  Having our plotter fixed the next day is also not a big issue for us, either.

Thanks again.

We are looking to possibly replace our large format printer and are at a crossroads. We are trying to decide if we need the PostScript option with a printer (adds $1000’s to cost).  My question to the group is whether or not it is necessary for printing GIS maps and posters?  We mainly print directly from ArcMap or a Microsoft product (ex. Visio) or print a PDF version of either.  Sometimes this print jobs require printing images, like orthos.

Thanks.

Dan

Daniel Czaja, GISP
GIS Coordinator
State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Division of Statewide Emergency Telecommunications
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT  06457-9294

Phone: 860.685.8131
Fax: 860.685.8363

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