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Hello --
 
We have a potential map use/storage problem.  We are tentatively planning
to purchase an HP DesignJet 650C inkjet plotter.  We are quite satisfied
with the quality of the output EXCEPT:
 
We've discovered that the ink runs when wet, even when we've used the
special treated paper.  This has happened even on a map which was
plotted days ago.  This is a serious problem because our maps will
be used by engineers and contractors working out in the field (we
discovered the problem when sweaty hands met maps).
 
The inkjet plotter is significantly less expensive than an electrostatic
plotter,* so we can afford to laminate field copies of our maps.  We
were thinking of doing that for permanent storage anyway.  Can anyone
recommend equipment to us, and maybe give us an idea how much we might
have to spend?  We'd need in-house capability, since we might plot a
map at 9 am and have it out in the field half an hour later.
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Mary Daum                       * please, no sales pitches for
Brookhaven National Lab.          your Calcomps and Versatecs,
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