----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Go with the HP Inkjet plotters (HP650C or HP550,560C) or bubble jet printers from Canon. We are a consulting firm that does a lot of color printing. The HP's are run approximatelyt 40-100 hrs per week. We have no maintenance agreement on them, in that they never break down. Our firm has had HP's for approximately 8 years with NO problems. Can't go wrong. Well worth the investment. You will wonder what on earth you did without those little puppies.