Fedora 10 and plotters? - OT

[Robin Laing]

Kevin Kempter wrote:
>   Hi All;
> 
> 
> I'm a database consultant so I'm forever printing large database models 
> onto 25 sheets of letter sized paper and taping them together - tiresome.
> 
> 
> I've found a used plotter, an HP DesignJet 750C - a 36" color plotter 
> with automatic roll feed and cutter.
> 
> 
> I walked thru part of the cups add printer setup and the 750c is listed 
> as an option in the printer list.
> 
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone out there has any experience running an HP 
> plotter via Linux, are there any gotcha's? do I have to tweak anything 
> to tell the printer (and Linux) that I'm printing to 36" paper as 
> opposed to 24"? Will the automatic roll feed and cutter just work? etc..
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance...
> 

I have used a large format hp 1050c printer and it is classified as a 
plotter by some.  It is used via cups as it is a different building.

Maybe you can find a large format printer to meet your requirements.

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Robin Laing