Plotter

[Sawyer]

Looking into a plotter. Can't afford too much, I know many architects use E1 sheets (42X30) I could only afford a 42 hp 500. Or if I go to D size I could get a 24" 800. Any opinions what size do most people plot out to?

 

 

Thanks

[ihabkal]

for autocad prints or for photos and renderings? i think that is a major factor...

[Sawyer]

Sorry just for illustrations, both are more than enough for cad lines.

[Allen]

Sawyer:

 

I use a 500 here at the office. Pretty nice prints for my 3-d stuff. I'm sure there's better out there - but this works fine now.

[AJLynn]

E1 is probably the most popular size for construction drawings, half size (21"x15") for office copies because a full size set is more expensive to print and too big to be convenient. For graphics that aren't technical line drawings, we've got an older 36" HP but really these things aren't good enough for presentation quality, except the higher end models. I've got a lot of mileage out of the 1055, which I'd consider just barely good enough when used with very good paper. A 13x19 glossy from a Deskjet 1220, spray-mounted on a board can have more impact than a lower quality 20x30...

[ihabkal]

speaking of 13x19 I got the canon I9900 for $400 and it does the sexiest 13x19s my clients think I have a pritning center. 8 ink cartridges come with it.