----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Here is the promised information on the "oversized" photocopier now used in the University of Arizona Library. It is a Xerox Model 2510 Engineering copier and the setup includes a Xerox Cutty One roll paper cutter. I was told the paper cutter is optional, but economical, as paper is cheaper in the roll form and has the added advantage of various size sheets to be cut. The library owns the copier (vs. a lease agreement) and the total cost for copier, cutter, and stand was about $7500.00. It was purchased through a local Tucson blueprint company. A newer model is now available (#2525) which is believed to make sharper copies. We have found that as with other copying processes, that the quality of the copy made depends pretty much on the quality of the original. If there is a lot of dark color on the original, the quality of the print is poor. We have allowed encapsulated maps to be passed through the rollers of the map without ill effect. We do not allow maps with slight tears or flaking to be copied on this machine. It would be possible to place the map between 2 pieces of mylar but to date we have not done this. A student assistant is trained to do this copying after the patron's order request form has been signed off by a staff member. Hope this helps. Chris Ziegler Map Collection Univ. of Arizona Library