99' Plotter Study PDF

CAEG Plotter Study Rev.
02/04/00
CAEG Plotter Study

Revision 3
Date: January 2000
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ORION International Technologies, Inc.
CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ 1
1.0
1.1
Introduction................................................................................................................... 2
Methodology ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0
Requirements ................................................................................................................ 3
3.0
Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Size A/B Color .............................................................................................................................................. 3

3.2 Size A/B Black & White ................................................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Size E Color.................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.4 Size E Black & White.................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Summary........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.0 Conclusions ........................................................................................................................ 9

Attachment 1: CAEG Plotting Requirements Interview Checklist.................................. 10
Attachment 2: Plotter Technical Specifications .....................................................................
Attachment 2.1: Size A/B Monochrome Technical Specifications...................................................... 11
Attachment 2.2: size E Color Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 12
Attachment 2.3: size E Monochrome Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 14
Attachment 2.4: Size A/B Color Technical Specifications................................................................................. 15
Attachment 3: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Model...................................................... 16

Attachment 4: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Region..................................................... 17
Attachment 5: Repair/Call Statistics for CAEG Plotters and Printers ........................... 19
Attachment 6: Plotter and Printer Purchase Orders for FY 98...................................... 20
Attachment 7: Plotter and Printer Purchase Orders for FY 99...................................... 21
Attachment 8: Average Repair Cost for main model plotters .......................................... 21
Attachment 9: Maintenance Agreement on Plotters.......................................................... 22
Attachment 10 - Test Results................................................................................................ 23
Attachment 10.1 - QMS Magic CX .................................................................................................................... 23
Attachment 10.2 - Hewlett Packard 1000C ....................................................................................................... 25
Attachment 10.3 - Tektronix Phaser 300X/380X ............................................................................................... 27
Attachment 10.4 - QMS 2425 ............................................................................................................................ 29
Attachment 10.5 - Hewlett Packard 4MV / LaserJet 5000 ................................................................................ 31
Attachment 10.6 - LexMark Optra N ................................................................................................................. 33
Attachment 10.7 - Xerox 2240ij......................................................................................................................... 35
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Attachment 10.8 - CalComp 5536 ..................................................................................................................... 37

Attachment 10.9 - Hewlett Packard 350C/450C ............................................................................................... 39
Attachment 10.10 - Hewlett Packard 750C ....................................................................................................... 41
Attachment 10.11 - Encad CadJet 2 .................................................................................................................. 43
Attachment 10.12 - Encad NovaJet 4 ................................................................................................................ 45
Attachment 10.13 - OCE 9400........................................................................................................................... 47
Attachment 10.14 - Hewlett Packard 330/430................................................................................................... 49
Attachment 10.15 - Xerox 8845 ......................................................................................................................... 51
Attachment 10.16 - CalComp Series 600/ 53336 .............................................................................................. 53
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Executive Summary
In 1997, the FAA CAEG community performed a plotter study on user plotting requirements,
plotter technical specifications, performance, and price. The various plotters were divided into
four categories: A/B size Color, A/B size Black & White, E size Color, and E size Black &
White. This study was performed to determine a baseline for current and future plotting
requirements. The plotter study group interviewed each FAA regional office. From the
interviews the working group determined what requirements replacement plotters must meet
depending on their respective plotting needs.
The group contacted vendors in order to obtain a list of possible replacements currently on the
market. Vendors were asked to provide documentation on A/B size and up to E size plotters,
both color and black and white. Vendors were also asked to provide information only on
equipment available for the next 18 months and maintainable for the next five years. The
plotters were tested in a simulated environment and based on all the findings, the group
recommended plotters for all categories.
The plotter study was revisited in 1998 and 1999 based on feedback from users on various
plotters, new requirements, and new plotters on the market. The same procedures were used for
collecting information, procuring, and testing of the plotters. A total of 17 plotters were evaluated
and 14 plotters were found to be suitable for the CAEG environment. Since there is also a
considerable price difference between high and low production volume in the E-size plotters, the
recommendations are made using high, moderate, and low production volume criteria, and are
presented in the table below. Some plotters have been replaced with new models of the same
family of plotters. In such cases the replacement plotters were not tested but checked for the
same requirements as the old models.
Category
High Volume
A/B size B&W
LexMark Optra T610 (Laser)

HP LaserJet 5000 (N, GN)
LexMark Optra Color 45n
QMS magicolor 2 CX, DX, EX
HP DesignJet 1050C Plus*
HP DesignJet 1055CM*
OCE 9400/9500
Xerox 8830
Epson StylusPro 9000**
A/B Color
A-E size B&W
E size Color
Moderate Volume
HP DesignJet 750C Plus

HP DesignJet 755CM
Xerox 8825
HP DesignJet 755CM
Low Volume
HP DesignJet 430
HP DesignJet 450C
*New plotter but same family as the DesignJet 750/755 series but with a 6x faster print engine,
long-life print head, and larger ink cartridges.
**New entry no test data available but we will attempt to field-test a demonstration unit.
The recommended plotters are reasonably priced based on quality/production volumes. They
have lower average maintenance and repair costs compared to the CalComp models. CalComp
has gone out of business and no longer manufactures plotters. These plotters meet the plotting
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requirements and are preferred by the FAA site personnel. Finally the recommended plotters can
be procured from a GSA schedule.
1.0
Introduction
The document is a revision of the original plotter study performed in 1997 and an update of the
information provided in 1998. Due to some new requirements, new plotters on the market, and
new replacement/repair strategy in the past year, the study was revisited to reflect those new
issues. The plotter study in essence addresses the following:
List of plotters, technical specifications, price, etc.
Plotting volumes and quality of plots
Current equipment failure causing production disruptions, downtime, etc.
Current equipment spares availability and price.
This document addresses new requirements, technical specifications, and test results of new
plotters. The plotters were recommended based on their technical specifications, plotting
volumes, quality of plots, and price.
This study consists of a main section and a list of attachments, including:
Attachment 1: CAEG Plotting Requirements Interview Checklist
Attachment 2: Plotter Technical Specifications
Attachment 3: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Model
Attachment 4: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Region
Attachment 5: Repair/Call Statistics for CAEG Plotters and Printers
Attachment 6: Plotter and Printer Purchase Orders for FY 98
Attachment 8: Average Repair Cost for main model plotters
Attachment 9: Maintenance Agreement on Plotters
Attachment 10:
Test Results
It is anticipated that this study would be revisited periodically to ensure that CAEG plotter
procurements keep up with technology trends and new requirements.
1.1
Methodology
ORION revisited the requirements with the FAA sites and gathered repair/replacement statistics
for about a year. ORION conducted an industry search for new available plotter hardware. A
matrix of alternative hardware solutions and CAEG requirements was developed. Using this
matrix, several plotters were temporarily procured for testing and further analysis. Based on
testing and analysis of available alternatives, ORION developed a recommended list of plotters in
each category that will be used for hardware procurement for the CAEG Program Management
Office.
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Requirements
Below are the requirements gathered from the regional offices from the previous interviews
performed in 1997, 1998, and on new requirements gathered in 1999.
Facility Requirements
Plotters which plot A/B sizes will be desk-top size
Full size 36 plotters (A0/E) will have the smallest footprint possible.
Plotters will not need special power requirements
Media and Consumable Requirements
1. Desktop plotters must be able to use plain bond paper and transparencies.
2. Full size plotters must support roll feed plain bond paper, transparencies, mylar (0.004 mils)
and vellum.
4. No plotter shall require the use of hazardous chemicals
Software Requirements
The plotters must support AutoCAD, DesignCad, MicroStation and VISIO. Auto-trol is no
longer desirable at this time.
Must support the following data formats as a minimum: HP-GL, HP-GL/2 and CalComp 907,
PostScript and Tiff.
Operating systems: Novell, Windows, Windows95, WindowsNT and compatibility with HP-UX.
HP/Apollo (Domain OS) is also desirable at this time.
Connectivity and Network Requirements
Ethernet connections.
Connectable to an external interface box such as: AXIS, HP JetDirect or compatible unit.
Other requirements
Provide a service contract with procurement
Must be certified as Y2K (Year 2000) compliant.
Replacement of consumables should not require a service call.
Fewest, if any, adjustments, for different settings.
3.0 Recommendations
3.1 Size A/B Color
Of the four plotters that were tested, the QMS magicolor CX was recommended and plots only
size A. No B size plotter was identified. LexMark may be introducing a size B color plotter.
QMS magicolor CX, DX, EX
These plotters are highly recommended with respect to quality/speed/price but produce
only A size drawings. They work well in all the required environments. The repair cost on
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the QMS models are much lower than average. Built-in PostScript and PCL 5c support,
plus Ethernet.
Same family as the OptraN but with a color printhead. This model not tested but very
similar operating characteristics as the OptraN.
3.2 Size A/B Black & White
Both plotters in the size A/B Black & White although not tested are from the same families as the
previously tested Lexmark OptraN and the HP LaserJet 4MV plotters. Both have similar but
faster operating characteristics as their predecessors. Based on the prices of all their competitors,
two plotters, the LexMark OptraT 610n and HP 5000 (N, GN) were chosen for price and
operation.
LexMark OptraT 610n (Laser)
This plotter is recommended with respect to quality/price/speed. It is a suitable B size

printer. It also has an excellent maintenance agreement. This plotter is a replacement
plotter for the OptraN from the same family of plotters. In a Genoa Technology Test
Labs report, the OptraT 610n outperformed comparable units by HP and Xerox. Using a
PostScript product with each plotter the LexMark was 11% faster than the HP LaserJet
4050 and 77% faster than the Xerox DocuPrint N17 in document print times.
This plotter is from the same family as the HP LaserJet 4MV and was just coming
into production in late 1998. This plotter is extremely fast, provides good quality
printing and is easy to set up. It can also double as a laser printer. The repair and
maintenance costs for HP plotters are well below average. The LaserJet 5000
replaces the LaserJet 4MV.
3.3 Size E Color
Four size E color plotters met the plotter requirements for low, moderate, and high production
volume sites: Epson StylusPro 9000, Hewlett Packard DesignJet 450C, the Hewlett Packard
DesignJet 750C/CM, and the Hewlett Packard DesignJet 1050C/CM. These four plotters
produce good quality printing, but the HP 450C is slow. The group recommends the HP models.
HP model prices and extended warranty prices are excellent.
HP DesignJet 1050C/1055CM
This is the high end, high-speed replacement for the HP 750C/755CM series of large
format plotters. The HP 1050C/1055CM are the preferred plotters in this category and
are six times faster than the HP 750 series. Standard equipment is a 350 media roll,
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long-life print head, and large volume ink cartridges for extended print times. It also
works well on the PC side. Repair and maintenance costs are below average. There
are no HP 1050C/1055CM models in the field yet.
At normal print speeds the plot quality is excellent. This is the preferred plotter for
moderate print volumes and has a higher overall speed/quality/ease-of-setup. It also
works well on the PC side. HP 750C is still a slow plotter for high-end production
volumes. Repair and maintenance costs are below average. There are many HP 750Cs
currently in the field and one HP 755CM
HP DesignJet 450C
This unit is recommended for smaller sites with a low volume drawing production.
There are other organizations that can use this plotter with other third-party
applications. This model needs an HPGL driver for HP-UX.
Epson StylusPro 9000
This unit has not been field-tested. Commercial write-ups on this model have high
praise for its speed and resolution. Although this unit is a high quality graphics unit, it
could find a niche in the CAEG environment.
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3.4 Size E Black & White
All the plotters tested for the size E Black & White category adequately met the testing
requirements. The HP 450C model could only be recommended for low production volume
sites, but it did work well in all the test environments. The HP 750C/755CM and the HP
1050C/1055CM models are capable of moderate to high production speeds. The OCE and
Xerox models carry a heavy price tag, however they can keep up with a large volume of
production. The OCE model has high quality reliability for large numbers of prints, requires
smaller maintenance costs and is priced significantly less than the Xerox model. The OCE
model is recommended for large production volume sites. The HP models are priced
significantly lower than either the OCE and the Xerox models.
OCE 9400/9500
This plotter family can be recommended for large volume TIFF and HPGL applications.
They are fast and reliable and can be teamed with a scanner to make prints. These are the
most expensive plotters of all categories, but can meet very high printing volumes. Since
the OCEs are new and expensive plotters, maintenance agreement on these plotters are
recommended especially when they are used in high production sites. Maintenance
agreements on the OCE are around $3,500 annually.
Although these are color capable plotters, they also perform well in the monochrome
environment. At normal print speeds the plot quality is excellent. This is the preferred
plotter for moderate print volumes and has a higher overall speed/quality/ease-of-setup. It
also works well on the PC side. HP 750C is still a slow plotter for high-end production
volumes. Repair and maintenance costs are below average. There are many HP 750Cs
currently in the field and one HP 755CM.
Although these are color capable plotters, they also perform well in the monochrome
environment. This is the high end, high-speed replacement for the HP 750C/755CM
series of large format plotters. The HP 1050C/1055CM are the preferred plotters in this
category and are six times faster than the HP 750 series. Standard equipment: a 350
media roll, long-life print head, and large volume ink cartridges for extended print times.
It also works well on the PC side. Repair and maintenance costs are below average.
There are no HP 1050C/1055CM models in the field yet.
HP DesignJet 430
Recommended for low production volume only. Works in all environments. The plotter
needs an HPGL driver for HP-UX. Repair and maintenance costs are below average.
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Xerox 8825/8830
These two plotters replace the outdated 8845 yet come from the same family of plotters. The
8825 is a moderate volume B&W plotter but can handle the lower limit of high production B&W
plotting volume. The 8830 model is a true high speed, high volume plotter capable of very high
volume production-type workloads. The plotting quality is good but it is a very expensive
plotter. Repair and maintenance costs are very high. The extended maintenance contract
coverage is higher than the HP models and there is a per copy charge for the 8830 model. The
8825 has a limit on the number of copies allowed under its maintenance contract and then a per
copy charge kicks in for the overage. The print meter reading must be called in once a month.
Xerox 8825s and 8830s are currently in the field.
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3.5 Summary
Below is the summary of recommendations in tabular form including the list price of the various
items. This table reflects both old and new test models.
Category
Model
A/B size Color
QMS magicolor 2 CX
QMS magicolor 2 DX
QMS magicolor 2 EX
Outdated model
Comments/ Concerns
List Price
Y
Y
Y
Y
$1,999
$2,499
$3,299
$1,149
HP 1000C
$595
Outdated model
Epson Stylus Color 3000
$1,999
Outdated model
Tektronix 300X/380X
A/B size B&W
LexMark OptraT610n
$3,100
$6,675
$1,299
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
??
Y
Y
Y
N
$1,995
$2,500
$4,199
$8,700
$9,333
$9,995
$6,995
$7,410
$3,495
$2,695
$5,995
$5,938
Very high volume, high cost

High volume, low maintenance
Moderate volume, low maint.
Moderate-high volume, high cost
Very high volume, high cost
Low volume only
High volume, Uses thermal paper
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
$6,495
$18,000
$8,700
$9,333
$5,595
$6,595
$15,500
$20,900
$2,995
$11,995
High maintenance cost
$48,000
Outdated model
HP LaserJet 5000N
HP LaserJet 5000GN
QMS 2425
HP DesignJet 1055CM
HP DesignJet 755CM
HP DesignJet 450C
Encad CadJet 2
Outdated model
Encad NovaJet 4
No longer in
production.
Outdated model
E size B&W
CalComp 5536
Outdated model
E size Color
No longer in
production.
Outdated model
Xerox 2240ij
OCE 9400/9500
HP DesignJet 1050C
HP DesignJet 1055CM
HP DesignJet 750C
HP DesignJet 755CM
Xerox 8825
Xerox 8830
HP DesignJet 430
CalComp Drawing Master
600/800
Xerox 8845
Only plots size A drawings
Recommend
Yes/No
Same family as OptraN

New entry, not field tested
Low volume, low maintenance
Very low volume
Excellent Quality
Very low volume
Low volume, experienced
problems in the field
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4.0 Conclusions
Twenty-two plotters of various models were evaluated based on requirements, quality, and price
from manufacturers such as Hewlett Packard, CalComp, OCE, LexMark, Xerox, Epson, QMS,
and Encad. Fourteen plotters were found to be suitable for the CAEG environment. There is a
considerable price difference between high, moderate, and low production volume in the size E
plotters; therefore, recommendations are made using high/moderate/low production volume
criteria.
Category
A/B size B&W
High Volume
Moderate Volume
Low Volume
LexMark Optra T610 (Laser)

A/B Color

QMS magicolor 2 CX, DX, EX
A-E size B&W
HP DesignJet 755CM
OCE 9400/9500
Xerox 8825
HP DesignJet 430
Xerox 8830
E size Color
HP DesignJet 755CM
Epson StylusPro 9000**
HP DesignJet 450C
*New plotter but same family as the DesignJet 750/755 series but with a 6x faster print engine,
long-life print head, and larger ink cartridges.
**New entry no test data available but we will attempt to field-test a demonstration unit.
The recommended plotters are reasonably priced based on quality/production volumes. The
maintenance and repair costs of the various plotters were compared. The recommended plotters
have low average maintenance and repair costs compared to the OCE or Xerox models. These
plotters also meet the plotting requirements and are preferred by the FAA site personnel. Finally,
the plotters can be procured from a GSA schedule.
A significant reduction in the repair cost per plotter is also noted for Fiscal Years 1998,and 1999
[Attachment 6 & 7]. This is due to the fact that in 1998 and 1999 many new plotters were
procured to replace old ones. Moreover, repair costs were scrutinized to justify options to replace
instead of repair, bearing in mind that if the cost to repair exceeded more than a third of the
replacement cost, the unit was replaced.
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Attachment 1:CAEG Plotting Requirements Interview Checklist

Site: _____________________________________________________________
(Recommend complete interview for each site in region, especially if requirements vary between
remote sites and region office.)
Point of Contact: ___________________________________________________
Interviewer: _______________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
Basic Plotting Requirements
A (8 1/2 x 11)
SIZE
B (11 x 17)
C (17 x 22)
D (22 x 34)
E (34 x 44)
F (28 x 40)
# Plotters
Color
# Plots/week
Resolution
Thruput/Speed
Black
# Plotters
And
# Plots/week
White
Resolution
Thruput/Speed
Additional Requirements (Indicate if requirement applies to all plotters or only to specific ones)
Space limitations?
Special media (Mylar, transparencies, vellum, etc.)?
Software Requirements (Indicate if requirement applies to all required plotters or only to specific
ones)
What operating systems? (i.e., Domain OS, HP-UX, Windows NT...)
What plotting applications? (i.e., AutoCAD, Auto-trol S5K, MicroStation...)
What device drivers? (i.e., CalComp, HPGL, Postscript...)
Other software considerations?
Network Considerations (Indicate if requirement applies to all plotters or only to specific ones)
What type of network? (i.e., token ring, Ethernet, etc.)
Any other users besides CAEG?
How will plotter be accessed? (i.e., port on workstation, port on PC, boot and plot served from
network server, TCP/IP addressable...)
Other network cons
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Attachment 2.1: Size A/B Monochrome Technical Specifications

Printer A/B
(Black & White)
LexMark OptraT610n
HP 5000N
HP 5000GN
List Price (Subject to options)
$1,299.00
$1,995.00
$2,500.00
GSA/Government contracts
Delivery time
Same or next day
Same or next day
Same or next day
Plotter Type
Laser
Laser
Laser
Models Available
T610, T610n, (Solaris ready)
5000N
5000GN
120 VAC
120 VAC
120 VAC
Environmental Controls
50 to 90 F.
50 to 91 F
50 to 91 F
Size
15.7"w x 19.6"d x 13.4"h
18.7"w x 24.6"d x 20.3"h
18.7"w x 24.6"d x 20.3"h
Weight
43.5 lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
Media & Consumables

Bond Paper
Transparency
Other Media
Letterhead, plain, paper & vinyl

labels, cardstock, envelops
plain, cardstock, labels,

envelopes
plain, cardstock, labels,

envelopes
Maximum Paper Size (A thru E)
B-size (11" x 17")
B-size (11" x 17")
B-size (11" x 17")
Printing Media
Toner
Toner
Toner
PostScript Level 3
PostScript Level 2
PostScript Level 2
HP PCL 6
HP PCL 6, 5e
HP PCL 6, 5e
Mylar
Vellum
Plotter Languages Supported

HPGL
HPGL/2
CalComp 906/907
PostScript
Tiff
HP-RTL
Other Emulations
Operating Systems
Domain/OS
HP-UX
Windows 3.1.x
Windows 95
WindowsNT 3.5.1
X
X
NovellADI AutoCAD driver

Other drivers available
Sun Solaris, OS/2, TurboLinux

WS, LAN server/manager
Connectivity and Networking

Centronics (parallel)
RS-232 (serial)
TCP/IP protocol support
Ethernet Interface
Token Ring Interface
Optional
Optional
Other Interfaces
Two Internal Options Ports
JetDirect
JetDirect
Warranty
1 year LexOnSite
1 Year On-Site
1 Year On-Site
Maintenance Agreements
1 year $149
1 year $99
1 Year $99
Memory (RAM) Std.
8MB
8MB
8MB
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Attachment 2.2: E-size Color Technical Specifications

Plotter E-Size (Color)
HP DesignJet 450C
HP DesignJet 750C
HP DesignJet 755CM
$2,729.00
$6,595.00
$9,333.00
Delivery time
One week to ten days
Plotter Type
Color InkJet
Color InkJet
Color InkJet
DesignJet 755CM
Models Available
DesignJet 450C
DesignJet 750C
120 VAC
120 VAC
120 VAC
50 to 90 F.
50 to 90 F.
50 to 90 F
Weight
98.2 lbs.
132 lbs.
132 lbs.
Desk Top Footprint
52.4"w, 9.1"d, 13.1"h
Comes with leg kit
Comes with leg kit
Full Size Unit Area
52.4"w, 9.1"d, 47"h
54"w, 27"d, 47"h
54"w, 27"d, 47"h
Vellum
Other Media
Coated and glossy paper, glossy film

clear and matte film
Maximum Paper Size

(A thru E)
A - E (36")
A - E (36")
A - E (36")
Printing Media
4 inks (CYMK)
4 inks (CYMK)
4 inks (CYMK)
HPGL
HPGL/2
Optional (Level 2)
X, (Level 2)
Media & Consumables

Bond Paper
Transparency
Mylar
Clear and Matte film, coated and glossy Clear and Matte Film, coated and
paper
glossy paper
Plotter Languages
Supported
CalComp 906/907
PostScript
Tiff
HP-RTL
Other Emulations
AutoCAD
CALS, AutoCAD, CGM-ATA
CALS, AutoCAD, CGM-ATA
HPUX
Windows 3.1.x
Windows 95
WindowsNT 3.5.1
Operating Systems
Domain/OS

Macintosh

RS-232 (serial)

Ethernet Interface
Other Interfaces
HP JetDirect EX
HP JetDirect
HP JetDirect
Warranty
1-Year Standard
1-Year Onsite Standard
Maintenance Agreement
3 year/$450
3 year/$425
3 year/$425
Memory (RAM) Std.
4 MB
8 MB
72 MB
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Attachment 2.2: E-size Color Technical Specifications

Plotter E-Size (Color)
HP DesignJet 1055CM
$8,700.00
$9,333.00
$9,995.00
Delivery time
Plotter Type
Color Thermal InkJet
Color InkJet
Models Available
DesignJet 1050C
DesignJet 1055CM
StylusPro 9000
120 VAC
120 VAC
120 VAC
50 to 90 F.
50 to 90 F
50 to 90 F
Weight
132 lbs.
132 lbs.
211.64 lbs.
Desk Top Footprint
Comes with leg kit
Comes with leg kit
Comes with leg kit
Full Size Unit Area
54"w, 27"d, 47"h
54"w, 27"d, 47"h
66.46"w, 27.52"d, 49.57"h
Bond Paper
Transparency
Media & Consumables
Mylar
Vellum
Other Media
Clear and Matte film, coated glossy,

tracing paper
Clear and Matte Film, coated and

glossy paper
Plain, glossy, matte paper
Maximum Paper Size

(A thru E)
A - E (36")
A - E (36")
A - E (36")
Printing Media
4 inks (CYMK)
4 inks (CYMK)
6 inks (CcMmYK)
HPGL
HPGL/2
Optional (Level 3)
X, Level 3
HP-RTL
Other Emulations
AutoCAD2000, CALS G4
HPUX
No direct driver
Windows 3.1.x
CalComp 906/907
PostScript
Tiff
X,(Level 3 with RIP, third party)

X
X
Operating Systems
Domain/OS
No direct driver
Windows 95
WindowsNT 3.5.1
X, NT 4.0
RS-232 (serial)


Ethernet Interface
X
X
Other Interfaces
HP JetDirect 600N, 10/100Base-TX
HP JetDirect 600N, 10/100Base-TX
10/100BaseT, Novell IPX
Warranty
2year/ $1,423
2year/ $1,423
2year/ $1,899
Memory (RAM) Std.
32 MB
32 MB, 2GB HDD
128 MB
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Attachment 2.3: E-size Monochrome Technical Specifications

Plotter E-size B&W
HP DesignJet 1055CM
HP DesignJet 430
OCE' 9400
$8,700.00
$9,333.00
$3,000.00
$18,000.00
Delivery time
One week after site survey
Plotter Type
B&W InkJet
Electrophotograhpy (LED head)
Models Available
DesignJet 1050C
DesignJet 1055CM
DesignJet 430
9400,9476
120 VAC
120 VAC
120VAC
230 VAC
Weight
132 lbs.
132 lbs.
68.2 lbs.
300 lbs.
50 to 90 F
50 to 90 F
50 to 90 F
55 to 95 F.
Desk Top Unit Area
Comes with leg kit
Comes with leg kit
Optional leg kit
NA
Full Size Unit Area
54"w, 27"d, 47"h
54"w, 27"d, 47"h
52"w, 9"d, 13"h
44"w x 49"d x 24"h
Bond Paper
Transparency
Media & Consumables
Mylar
Vellum
Other Media
Clear & matte film, coated

glossy, tracing paper
Clear & matte film, coated and

glossy paper
Clear & matte film,

opaque bond,
Fluorescent and color papers
Max. Paper Size (A thru E)
A - E (36")
A - E (36")
A/A4 to E/A0 (36" max.)
A/A4 to E/A0 (36" max.)
Printing Media
4 inks (CYMK)
4 inks (CYMK)
1 black ink cartridge
toner
Media Handling
Sheetfeed, rollfeed , 300 rolls
Sheetfeed, rollfeed , 300 rolls
Sheetfeed, rollfeed (opt.)
Rollfeed, 500' rolls
HPGL
HPGL/2
Plotter Languages
Supported
X
CalComp 906/907
PostScript
Optional (Level 3)
X, Level 3
Tiff
HP-RTL
Other Emulations
Windows 3.1.x
Windows 95
WindowsNT 3.5.1
X(opt. Level 2)
X (6.0)
X
X
Cals Type 1 G4, NIRS G4,
EDMICS (C4)
Operating Systems
Domain/OS
HP-UX
Novell
X
AutoCAD2000
AutoCAD2000
AutoCAD
X, IEEE-1284
AutoCAD ADI

RS-232 (serial)
Ethernet Interface
Other Interfaces
HP JetDirect , 10/100Base-TX
HP JetDirect, 10/100Base-TX
Opt. HP JetDirect
Warranty
1-year standard
90-day
2year/ $1,423
2year/ $1,423
3-year/$350
40,000 lin.ft./$3,432
Memory (RAM) Std.
32 MB
32 MB, 2GB HDD
4 MB
4 MB
X
Ethertalk
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Attachment 2.4: Size A/B Color Technical Specifications

Printer Matrix A/B (Color)
QMS magicolor CX
QMS magicolor DX
QMS magicolor EX
$1,999
$2,499
$3,299
$1,149
Delivery time
One week to 10 days
One week to 10 days
One week to 10 days
Plotter Type
Color Laser
Color Laser
Color Laser
Thermal InkJet
Models Available
CX
DX
EX
45, 45n, 45n Solaris ready
120 VAC
120 VAC
120 VAC
120 VAC
50 to 90 F
50 to 90 F
50 to 90 F
50 to 90 F
Size
19.7Wx19.3Dx15.3H
19.7Wx19.3Dx15.3H
19.7Wx19.3Dx15.3H
2223.75Dx15H
Weight
66 lbs.
66 lbs.
66 lbs.
21.75 lbs.
Media & Consumables

Bond Paper
Transparency
Thick paper stock, labels,

glossy paper, envelopes


Plain & glossy paper
Mylar
Vellum
Other Media
Max. Paper Size (A thru E)
A size only
A size only
A size only
A thru B
Printing media
4 color laser toner
4 color laser toner
4 color laser toner
4 color (CMYK)
HPGL
HPGL2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
PCL 5c/GL2
PCL 5c/GL2
PCL 5c/GL2
PCL 5
Windows 3.1.x
Windows 95
WindowsNT 3.5.1
NetWare IPX/SPX
NetWare IPX/SPX
NetWare IPX/SPX
Macintosh System 7 & 8, OS/2
IEEE 1284
IEEE 1284
IEEE 1284
IEEE 1284
CalComp 906/907
PostScript
Tiff
HP-RTL
Other Emulations
Operating Systems
Domain/OS
HP-UX
Novell
RS-232 (serial)
Ethernet Interface
X, 10BaseT
X, 10BaseT
X, 10BaseT
X, 10BaseT/2
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Other Interfaces
NetBEUI/NetBIOS
NetBEUI/NetBIOS
NetBEUI/NetBIOS
Warranty
1 Year On Site
1 Year On Site
1 Year On Site
1 Year On Site
2 Year ext. warranty, $999
2 Year On Site, $179
Memory (RAM) Std.
24MB
80MB
80MB
24MB
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Attachment 3: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Model

Below is a list of the Plotters and Printers by model in the field as of the end of FY 1999.
Equipment
Manufacturer
Model Number
Type
Size
Total
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
5336I
52436
53336
5336PS
5912
TechJet 5524
TechJet 5536
Color
B/W
B/W
Color
Color
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
350C
450C
7475A
750C
755CM
7585B
7595A
7596B
C2847A
C2859A
C6075A
LaserJet 4V/MV
Color
Color
B/W
Color
Color
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Color
Color
B/W
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
OCE'
OCE'
OCE'
OCE'
9455
9456
9475
9476
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
8812
8825
8830
8830-DDS
8845
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Printer
LexMark
Optra N245
B/W
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
QMS
QMS
QMS
QMS
QMS
1060E
1660E
2060
230
PS-2220
B/W
B/W
B/W
Color
B/W
1
8
4
1
10
1
1
26
1
4
1
10
1
1
2
4
1
2
1
1
29
1
3
2
1
6
3
4
3
1
2
13
4
4
1
3
1
1
6
12
84
CAEG Plotters/Printers
E
Total
E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
E
A-E
A-E
D
E
A-E
A-B
Total
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
Total
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
E
Total
A-B
Total
A-B
A-B
A-B
A-B
A-B
Total
Overall Total
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Attachment 4: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Region

Below is a list of Plotters and Printers by region as of the end of FY 1999.
Region Code
Equipment Type
Manufacturer
Model Number
Type
Size
Total
AAC
AAC
AAC
AAC
AAC
AAC
AAL
AAL
ACE
ACE
ACE
ACE
ACT
ACT
AEA
AEA
AEA
AEA
AEA
AGL
AGL
AGL
AGL
AGL
AGL
ANE
ANE
ANE
ANE
ANE
ANE
ANE
ANM
ANM
ANM
ANM
ASO
ASO
ASO
ASO
ASO
ASO
ASO
ASO
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
ASW
AWA
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Printer
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Printer
Plotter
Printer
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Printer
Printer
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Plotter
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
QMS
CalComp
XEROX
CalComp
QMS
CalComp
XEROX
CalComp
CalComp
OCE
CalComp
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
CalComp
Hewlett Packard
XEROX
XEROX
QMS
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
XEROX
OCE
OCE
QMS
QMS
CalComp
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
LexMark
QMS
QMS
Hewlett Packard
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
OCE
QMS
CalComp
52436
53336
5912
7475A
750C
PS-2220
52436
8825
53336
1660E
5912
8830
5336PS
53336
9575
TechJet 5536
750C
755CM
7585B
450C
52436
7596B
8830
8845
PS-2220
450C
750C
8825
9456
9476
1060E
PS-2220
53336
C2859A
C6075A
LaserJet 4V/MV
750C
8812
8845
8830
8830 DDS
Optra N245
2060
230
750C
52436
5336i
5912
TechJet 5524
7595A
7596B
C2847A
C2859A
9456
1660E
52436
B/W
B/W
Color
B/W
Color
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Color
B/W
Color
B/W
B/W
Color
Color
Color
B/W
Color
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Color
Color
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Color
B/W
Color
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
Color
Color
B/W
Color
Color
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
E
A-E
A-E
E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-E
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
A-B
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
1
1
4
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
B/W
E
E
D
D
A-E
A-B
A-E
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1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
5
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
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Region Code
Equipment Type
Manufacturer
Model Number
Type
Size
Total
AWA
AWA
AWP
AWP
AWP
AWP
AWP
AWP
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Hewlett Packard
XEROX
CalComp
Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard
XEROX
OCE
Lexmark
750C
8812
52436
350C
750C
8825
9456
Optra N245
Color
B/W
B/W
Color
Color
B/W
B/W
B/W
A-E
A-B
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-E
A-B
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Attachment 5: Repair/Call Statistics for CAEG Plotters and Printers

Below is the total number of Work Orders and total costs based on plotter or printer models. The
total costs include the cost of replacement plotters or printers as well as labor and/or parts as of
the end of FY 1999.
Model
Number
* Total
Plotters1
Plotters
Repaired
Repair
Calls
2950AB
175i
1023#2
1025
3024M
52224
52236
52424
52436
53336
5336i
5336PS
5725
5735
5912
TechJet 5524
TechJet 5536
2
1
1
5
1
1
9
2
16
5
3
1
1
5
44
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
9
2
15
4
3
1
1
5
17
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
1
14
7
30
7
4
2
1
17
12
1
3
$3,934.34
$640.00
$320.00
$0.00
$0.00
$8,638.71
$10,182.20
$4,402.27
$16,154.80
$2,003.59
$505.00
$189.00
$160.00
$8,033.77
$40,225.31
$80.00
$0.00
$1,967.17
$640.00
$320.00
$0.00
$0.00
$8,638.71
$1,131.35
$2,201.14
$1,009.67
$400.72
$168.33
$189.00
$160.00
$1,606.75
$914.21
$80.00
$0.00
350C
$0.00
$0.00
750C
$299.95
$33.32
755CM
7585B
7596A
$764.70
7596B
7599B
C2859A
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Printer
Printer
Plotter
Printer
Printer
3M
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
CalComp
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Hewlett
Packard
Pacific data
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
LexMark
Dataproduct
OCE
QMS
QMS
Pro-Tracer
8825
8830
8836-II
OptraN 245
LB600-002
9456
1660E
230
1
4
1
2
2
5
2
5
1
Printer
QMS
PS-2220
23
16
30
$13,099.91
$569.56
$31,339.85
$1,362.60
Total
171
102
181
$127,720.19
$28,518.01
39
$275,989.12
$110,677.50
Equip
Make
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Plotter
Total number of plotters3:

Total number of plotters repaired:
Total Cost of repairs:
Average Cost to repair plotter:
Average Cost to replace plotter:
Total Cost
to Repair
Avg. Cost
to Repair
Number
Replaced
Total Cost
to Replace
$4,095.00
$4,095.00
$6,595.00
$6,595.00
3
2
3
$27,382.55
$23,082.00
$51,146.00
$9,127.52
$11,541.00
$17,048.00
$5,795.00
$5,795.00
2
11
$16,938.00
$55,955.72
$8,469.00
$5,086.88
$7,410.00
$7,410.00
$382.35
$12,190.00
$6,095.00
$1,721.00
$286.83
$12,015.00
$6,007.50
$1,899.50
$633.16
$5,595.00
$5,595.00
$2,371.03
$1,185.52
$695.00
$695.00
1
1
1
1
3
1
11
1
1
1
2
1
$7,256.95
$399.00
$771.22
$218.00
$2,174.94
$580.00
$3,628.00
$399.00
$154.24
$109.00
$434.98
$580.00
$16,450.00
$16,450.00
171
102
$127,720.19
$ 1,252.16
Avg. Cost to
Replace
7,076.64
Includes Plotters & Printers that have failed or been excessed

Plotter has since been excessed. CalComp 5912 had multiple failures listed under one work order.
3
Includes Plotters & Printers that have failed or excessed.
2
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PO Number
Vendor
Date of Order
1025-94-729
1025-94-733
1025-94-735
1025-94-744
1025-94-751
1025-94-751
1025-94-753
1025-94-754
1025-94-755
1025-94-756
1025-94-757
1025-94-764
1025-94-767
1025-94-777
1025-94-778
1025-94-782
1025-94-783
1025-94-784
1025-94-786
1025-94-789
1025-94-796
1025-94-800
1025-94-803
Hewlett Packard
QMS, Inc.
Indus Group
Computer Solutions Group
QMS, Inc.
QMS, Inc.
QMS, Inc.
J-Mar & Associates Inc.
QMS, Inc.
Hewlett Packard
QMS, Inc.
CalComp, Inc.
CASA Enterprises, Inc.
Indus Group
CalComp, Inc.
Xerox Engineering
Systems, Inc.
6-Oct-97
15-Oct-97
16-Oct-97
12-Nov-97
4-Dec-97
4-Dec-97
9-Dec-97
10-Dec-97
16-Dec-97
16-Dec-97
16-Dec-97
8-Jan-98
12-Jan-98
9-Feb-98
13-Feb-98
2-Mar-98
6-Mar-98
9-Mar-98
19-Mar-98
2-Apr-98
21-Apr-98
28-Apr-98
8-May-98
1025-94-805
12-May-98
20-May-98
28-May-98
20-May-98
2-Jun-98
2-Jun-98
4-Jun-98
16-Jul-98
20-Jul-98
Replacement
Plotter
$145
$290
$5,938.00
$10,585.00
$3,990.00
$17,473.00
$290
$420
$117
$87.05
$194.61
$3,628.00
$3,651.00
$2,632.00
$72.00
$560.00
$6,595.00
$480.00
$640.00
CalComp, Inc.
Lexmark
CalComp, Inc.
Lexmark
CalComp, Inc.
Xerox Engineering
Systems, Inc.
CalComp, Inc.
Hewlett Packard
Shipment/Parts
$70
$178.95
$19.27
$627.27
$214
$675.00
1025-94-808
1025-94-809
1025-94-810
1025-94-811
1025-94-812
1025-94-814
1025-94-817
1025-94-819
1025-94-822
1025-94-825
1025-94-828
$365
$290
11-May-98
1025-94-806
1025-94-820
Site charge/
Labor/Travel
Total Cost
$510.00
$290.00
$70.00
$178.95
$19.27
$627.27
$214.00
$290.00
$5,938.00
$10,585.00
$3,990.00
$17,473.00
$290.00
$537.00
$87.05
$194.61
$3,628.00
$3,651.00
$2,632.00
$72.00
$560.00
$6,595.00
$480.00
$675.00
$640.00
$160.00
$399.00
$320.00
$965.00
$160.00
$399.00
$320.00
$3,444.00
$19,561.00
$399.00
$320.00
$1,218.00
$500.00
$276.00
$9,111.00
$4,325.15
$3,444.00
$19,561.00
$399.00
$320.00
$253.00
04-Aug-98
$425.00
$425.00
06-Aug-98
06-Aug-98
27-Aug-98
$240.00
$6,595.00
$240.00
$6,595.00
$776.00
$80,648.00
$94,084.15
TOTAL:
Number of plotters replaced:

10
Total Cost:
$80,648
Average Cost Plotter:
$8,064
Number of Plotters repaired
27
Total Cost:
$13,436.15
Average Cost to repair plotter: $497.63
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PO Number
Vendor
Date of Order
1025-94-836
1025-94-837
1025-94-844
1025-94-849
1025-94-851
1025-94-856
1025-94-867
1025-94-871
1025-94-879
1025-94-881
1025-94-888
1025-94-890
1025-94-891
1025-94-892
1025-94-893
1025-94-895
1025-94-896
1025-94-898
1025-94-899
1025-94-901
1025-94-906
1025-94-912

QMS, Inc.
CalComp, Inc.
Xerox Engineering Systems, Inc.
CalGraph, Inc.
Hewlett Packard
OCE
QMS, Inc.
02-Oct-98
07-Oct-98
08-Dec-98
29-Dec-98
30-Dec-98
05-Jan-99
03-Feb-99
18-Feb-99
12-Mar-99
12-Mar-99
06-Apr-99
30-Apr-99
30-Apr-99
30-Apr-99
30-Apr-99
07-May-99
07-May-99
17-May-99
17-May-99
21-May-99
03-Sep-99
27-Sep-99
TOTAL:
Number of plotters replaced:
Total Cost:
Average Cost Plotter:
Number of Plotters repaired
Total Cost:
Average Cost to repair plotter:
Site charge/
Labor/Travel
Shipment/Parts
Replacement
Plotter
Total Cost
$6,595.00
$400.00
$6,595.00
$875.00
$618.10
$1,453.00
$480.00
$5,795.00
$375.00
$6,220.00
$16,450.00
$20,900.00
$2,881.00
$7,410.00
$4,095.00
$5,595.00
$5,595.00
$15,730.00
$13,590.00
$80.00
$347.00
$218.00
$15,135.00
$571.45
$475.00
$618.10
$1,453.00
$480.00
$5,795.00
$375.00
$6,220.00
$16,450.00
$20,900.00
$2,881.00
$7,410.00
$4,095.00
$5,595.00
$5,595.00
$15,730.00
$13,590.00
$80.00
$320.00
$218.00
$27.00
$340.00
$231.45
$15,135.00
$1, 838.00
$1, 726.55
$127, 444
$131, 008.55
14
$74,053
$8,000
8
$3,564.55
$445.57
Attachment 8: Average Repair Cost for main model plotters

The table below provides the average repair and replacement cost for four major brand name
plotters. These figures are based on data from FY 98 and FY 99.
Plotter Model
Total number of
plotters repaired
Total Dollars to repair
Average Repair
Cost per Plotter
Cost to Replace
CalComp*
64
$91,534.65
$1,430.23
$6,000 - $12,0001
Hewlett Packard
11
$7,055.68
$641.43
$3,000 - $7,0001
Xerox
$7,256.95
$7,256.95
QMS
20
$15,099.91
$792.74
$15,000 - $25,000
~ $4,0001
*Note: CalComp plotters are no longer in production.
Depending on model
NOTE: All CalComp models are no longer in production.
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Attachment 9: Maintenance Agreement on Plotters

Below is the maintenance agreement costs on major plotters.
Models
Maintenance Agreements
Hewlett Packard
HP DesignJet 430
HP DesignJet 450C
HP LaserJet 5000N/GN
1 year standard on-site warranty.

3 year extension at $350.00.

3 year extension $450.00.
2 year extension $1, 423.00
LexMark

LexMark OptraT 610n
1 year standard on-site warranty. 2 year extension $179.00.

1 year standard on-site warranty. 1 year extension $149.00
Epson
1 year standard on-site warranty. 2 year extension $1,899.00
OCE
9400/9500 series
90 day warranty*. 1 year extended warranty* based on 40,000 linear feet/year of paper
usage $3432.00.
* 50 mile radius of OCE service office.
QMS
QMS magicolor CX
QMS magicolor DX
QMS magicolor EX
1 year on-site warranty*. 2 year extension $999.00

*50 mile radius of QMS service center.
XEROX
Xerox 8825
Xerox 8830
Quarterly rate of $115.00 (~$460/yr) plus $.023/copy over monthly rate of 2,500 copies.
Quarterly rate of $163.65 (~$654.40/yr) plus $.0227/copy charge.
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Attachment 10 - Test Results

Attachment 10.1 - QMS Magic CX
Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 6/19/97
Manufacturer: QMS
Model: Color CX
Type (size, color, etc.): A Size (only) Color
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 8 MB RAM, internal TCP/IP card, and an
onboard 128 MB hard drive.
Connectivity (How did you connect it? Did it work?)
Method 1: Connected to a network using TCP/IP.
Method 2:
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: Unit was connected to a LAN hub, given a TCP/IP
address, a subnet mask address, and a default router address. This unit only accepts A size
paper.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: Unit was set up on a PC as a network printer in
Windows 95. AutoCAD plotting was set up as a network printer. MicroStation plotting used
the default printer.plt driver. APS plotting was accomplished by configuring the printer as
another menu choice in the plotting menu.
Were you able to plot from all applications? Note any problems / concerns.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes. Plots were done using the APS 1.0 software.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes. APS 3.0 was used through ACT.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Printer was set up as a network printer in AutoCAD.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. Printer was set up as a network printer on the PC and used the
printer.plt driver in MicroStation.
What plotter languages did you test? Did they work? Note any problems.
CalComp 906/907? Not tested
HPGL/HPGL2? The HPGL driver was the only driver used. Printer was set up to emulate a
HP-7475 plotter.
Postscript? Postscript was used to print out Paint Shop Pro photo examples in 256 colors.
Others?
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What was the plot quality? (Unacceptable, poor, average, good, very good) Explain. Plot
quality was very good. Example photos were sent from Paint Shop Pro to the unit. When this
was done the colors needed to be reduced to 256 colors on an 8 bit setting. These examples
came out very impressive in color.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? A single plot took two hours, thirty minutes
using Auto CAD from when data was sent to completion. Plotting took one hour fifteen
seconds from when data was received to completion, using MicroStation.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? Batch plotting took eleven hours fifteen
seconds for 5 drawings. This included processing time.
Environmental Issues
Are there any special waste disposal concerns with this plotter? No.
What are the power requirements? 110V
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) No.
Supplies
What type of media? Standard Bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No problems changing
the media.
What type of ink / toner? The 4 toner colors were in cartridges.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No.
Did you change between black and white and color? How long did it take? Note any
problems. N/A.
Note any miscellaneous maintenance functions required (lubrication schedule, cleaning
schedule, etc.)
What is your overall impression about the suitability of this plotter for the CAEG program?
Would you recommend it? This unit is an size A unit only. It would not fit the CAEG
requirements for a color plotter.
Would you recommend this plotter for only specific types of applications or in specific
situations? If so, what are they? This could possibly be used to print out engineering details
for presentations.
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Attachment 10.2 - Hewlett Packard 1000C

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 7/16/97
Manufacturer: Hewlett- Packard
Model: 1000C
Type (size, color, etc.): Color Ink Jet
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 128 KB ROM, 512 KB RAM
Connectivity (How did you connect it? Be very specific. Problems?)

Method 1: Connected via parallel cable. Yes.
Method 2:
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: This unit is only a heavy duty home/office machine.
There is no TCP/IP connection on the unit. It does not work on a HP Jet Direct box because of
software concerns.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: The unit is new so many applications do not have
drivers for this unit. There is a large amount of communications that goes on between the PC
and the printer. Most of the printing functions take place in the printer driver software on the
PC. For this reason a network box will not work with this unit. The unit requires 50 MB of disk
space and 8MB of RAM minimum to run. This unit does no support UNIX or Windows NT.
Series 5000 (Domain)? No. Because of printer driver software issues this unit will not work in a
UNIX environment.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? No.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Printing was accomplished using the network ADI plotter settings on a
parallel port.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. Printing was accomplished using the network ADI plotter settings on
a parallel port.
CalComp 906/907? Not tested.
HPGL/HPGL2? Both applications were using the HPGL driver in the printer software driver.
Postscript? Not tested.
Others?
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What was the plot quality? (Unacceptable, poor, average, good, very good) Explain. Plot quality
is good. The text was not very crisp and the letters were slightly fuzzy.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? For an AutoCAD plot the time was nine hours. A
MicroStation plot took six hours fifty-five minutes.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? There is no time saving with batch plotting.
AutoCAD plotting took twenty-seven hours for 3 plots. MicroStation took nineteen hours forty-five
minutes for 3 plots.
What are the power requirements? 100-240V.
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) Initial startup on the unit
is noisy. After the startup the unit quiets down.
Supplies
What type of media? Bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Media is placed in an open tray.
There were no other special concerns.
What type of ink / toner? Ink.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No. Ink comes in 2
cartridges, a black and a color cartridge. The color cartridge holds 3 colors.
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems. No.
Note any miscellaneous maintenance functions required (lubrication schedule, cleaning schedule,
etc.) The duty cycle of the unit is 1000 per month (work rate)
What is your overall impression about the suitability of this plotter for the CAEG program? Would
you recommend it? No. This unit is slow and is not TCP/IP addressable and will not work over a
network box. I dont think this would hold up to the demands that could be placed on it.
Would you recommend this plotter for only specific types of applications or in specific situations? If
so, what are they? No. This unit does not meet the demands placed on it.
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Attachment 10.3 - Tektronix Phaser 300X/380X

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 6/19/97
Manufacturer: Tektronix
Model: Phaser 300x
Type (size, color, etc.): B size color
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 22M RAM, Tray Feed, TCP/IP addressed
Method 1: Problems setting the unit up with TCP/IP.
Method 2:
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: Unit works with solid ink blocks (crayons) by
melting them and spraying the wax onto the media. This unit requires that a PC download a
configuration file to the printer. The configuration files cannot be changed on the printer
itself. This unit has a SCSI, serial, and a special (small) parallel port. This unit will be
discontinued soon. There will be another wax jet replacing it, but it has not been announced.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: A third party software was downloaded from the
internet to aid with the connectivity problem.
Series 5000 (Domain)?
Series 5000 (HP-UX)?
AutoCAD (PC)?
MicroStation (PC)?
CalComp 906/907?
HPGL/HPGL2?
Postscript?
Others?
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What was the plot quality? (Unacceptable, poor, average, good, very good) Explain.
Plot quality is very good. The process that this unit uses makes it very slow in producing a
finished plot. The unit does put out presentation quality plots. Examples were internal test
plots.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot?
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting?
What are the power requirements?
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) This unit was
slightly louder than other units. There was also a slight melted wax smell coming from it.
Supplies
What type of media? Bond, Card stock
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns?
What type of ink / toner? Solid ink sticks.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Yes. Solid ink
sticks are very easy to load. Care must be taken not to load the colors into the wrong slot.
problems. N/A
schedule, etc.) The unit has a cleaning function that can be used any time the heads need
cleaning.
Would you recommend it? This is a slow printer. The unit is due to be replaced this year.
There is going to be a replacement but it has not been announced at this time. This unit
should not be considered because it is being phased out.
situations? If so, what are they?
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Attachment 10.4 - QMS 2425

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 6-12-97
Manufacturer: QMS
Model: QMS 2425
Type (size, color, etc.): B size black and white
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 8M RAM with a network card and a 530 MB
hard drive.
Method 1: Connected directly to the LAN. Up & running in 30 min. with setting up PC
Method 2:
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: Unit was connected to a LAN hub, given a TCP/IP
address, a sub net mask TCP/IP number, and a default router TCP/IP number.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: Unit is TCP/IP addressable. The PC the printer was
set up as a network printer and the QMS driver in Windows 95. Much of the printer control
can be done in the Printers menu in Windows 95. In AutoCAD the printer was configured as a
network printer. In MicroStation the software was set up using the printer.plt driver and the
default network printer.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes. Printer needed to have the image area adjusted. APS 1.0
software uses millimeters for the origin location. The settings used were 7980 H. and 4550 V.
in the configuration menu. The plot was scaled 95% at the plotter. The unit will plot line
weights
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes. Plotting was done through APS 3.0 in Atlantic City. Plotter was
set up to emulate a HP-7475A. Line weight plotted out the same as the APS 1.0 software.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Line weights could be plotted. Set up was through the AutoCAD
config. menu. The printer was set up as a network printer within AutoCAD
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. Line weights could be plotted. Set up was through Windows 95 as a
network printer. MicroStation plots were accomplished using the fence option to plot the
drawing and using the printer.plt driver.
HPGL/HPGL2? The HPGL driver was the only one used. The printer was set up to emulate
an HP 7475 and an HP Draftmaster plotter for plotting with S5K.
Others?
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Plot quality was very good from all applications. The text and line weights were crisp, there
was good quality on the screened lines and line weights.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? A single plot took 45 seconds from when data
was received. From the time data was sent a plot took 2:15 to finish.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? Batch plotting took around 9 minutes for 5
drawings. This includes the batch process time.
What are the power requirements? 110V.
Supplies
What type of media? Standard bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No problems changing
the media.
What type of ink / toner? Toner was in a cartridge.
problems. N/A
schedule, etc.)
Would you recommend it? When this unit is connected to a network (LAN) it would be more
than adequate for the CAEG needs. Yes this would be an excellent replacement black and
white unit.
situations? If so, what are they? There are no specific applications or situations that this unit
is recommended for at this time.
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Attachment 10.5 - Hewlett Packard 4MV / LaserJet 5000

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 6/21/97
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Model: 4MV
Type (size, color, etc.): Black and White B size
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 12 MB RAM, A and B size paper trays,
network connectable.
Method 1: TCP/IP addressed. Yes.
Method 2:
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: In setting the TCP/IP, Subnet Mask, and the
Gateway addresses the control panel did not have many control buttons. The setup was easy
and straightforward. The documentation on the unit was well written.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: The unit was configured as the default printer on
the PC and test pages were printed immediately.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes. Normal plotter configurations need to be performed to set up
the unit and the menu choices.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Did not attempt. Plotting should work in the same manner as the
HP350C.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Plotting was done through the AutoCAD network printing driver.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. Plotting was done through the network printing functions.
HPGL/HPGL2? HPGL was tested with AutoCAD, MicroStation

Others?
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Plot quality is very good. Line weights and text are very crisp.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? This unit is very fast. AutoCAD test plots took
36 seconds. MicroStation test plots took 30 seconds. A print was also sent from Myriad and
it took 37 seconds.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? For 5 drawings the unit took 2:45.
Supplies
What type of media? Laser quality bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Yes. Media loads like a
printer and is very easy.
What type of ink / toner? Toner.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Toner comes in a
cartridge.
problems. N/A
schedule, etc.) No.
Would you recommend it? This unit is a good quality laser printer. The setup is easy. This
would be a good replacement B&W printer. This unit is extremely fast.
situations? If so, what are they? This unit could also double as a laser printer for 8" x 11"
pages.
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Attachment 10.6 - LexMark Optra N

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 4-17-98
Manufacturer: Lexmark
Model: Optra N
Type (size, color, etc.): B size Black & White
Configuration (memory, network card, options. If not standard, note additional cost):
16 MB Memory, Network Card (Ethernet 10 base t and 10 base 2 on same card)
Connectivity (How did you connect it? Be very specific. Problems?) TCP/IP addressing is
performed from the printer panel. To start select the menu button; press the More button 1 time;
select the Network 1 menu button; press the More button 1 time; select the IP Protocol button;
press the more button 1 time; select the Set IP Address button; set the IP address. The same
procedure is used to perform the Set IP Network Mask. The procedure to Set IP Gateway is the
same except at the menu that has the Set IP Address and Set IP Netmask buttons press the more
button 1 time to go the Set IP Gateway menu.
The printer was set up on a parallel connection from a PC also.
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: There are many shipping tabs that come with the unit.
Care must be taken to remove all of the tabs from inside the printer. This is a very heavy unit
(106 pounds). The unit requires 2 people to lift it. Connections to this printer are quick and
simple.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: There is a Windows 95 and a UNIX GUI print manager
that is available for use on these operating systems. When setting up the unit some of the printer
menus were not intuitive.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes, printing was done over a parallel connection on a Domain token
ring print server.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes, the manufacturer has a HPUX printer control panel to assist users in
remote configuration of the printer. This connection was performed over the Ethernet network.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes, printing was done over a parallel connection and over the network. Both
plots went extremely fast (30 seconds for a warm plot).
MicroStation (PC)? Yes, printing was done over the parallel cable and over the network. Both
plots went extremely fast (1:45 seconds for a cold plot and 30 seconds for a warm plot).
CalComp 906/907?
HPGL/HPGL2?
Postscript? Yes, this unit supports PS 2 emulation. With this emulation there are 45 different
fonts that come with the unit. This unit will only print Postscript from the HP-UX side.
Others? The main printer language that the printer uses is PCL 5. This is the Lexmark printer
emulation. With this emulation there are 45 different fonts included with the unit. The unit can
also print in Postnet Barcode. This brings the font count to 46.
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Print quality is very good. All lines, text, and graphics are very sharp.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? Plot speeds range from 1:45 seconds on a cold plot
(printer needs to warm up) to 30 seconds for a warm plot.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? There were 4 plots sent. Time for the 4 plots was
50 seconds.
Supplies
What type of media? Regular bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No Problems
What type of ink / toner? Toner cartridge
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Toner cartridge is very
quick to change.
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems. N/A
etc.)
Would you recommend it? Yes this is a very good, very quick B size printer.
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Attachment 10.7 - Xerox 2240ij

Name: Freda Davis
Date: July 18, 1997
Manufacturer: Xerox
Model: 2240ij
Type (size, color, etc.): E size color inkjet
I/O=128k Disk=4MB
Connected to thin net via jet direct box with 10 foot cable
Xerox provided an HP Multi-Port print server HP Jetdirect EXPlus3 for token ring access Not yet tested
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems:
Hardware setup took 5-8 minutes for LAN
Software set up notes / issues / problems:
Used a driver supplied with AutoCAD 13
Defined as a spooled device on the LAN
Series 5000 (Domain)?
Series 5000 (HP-UX)?
AutoCAD (PC)?YES
DesignCAD (PC) YES
PaintBrush type software (PCX files) YES
MicroStation (PC)?
HPGL/HPGL2? X
Postscript? Not tested
Others?
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Quality very good

8 minutes for light plots (one color) & same for 3 colors
10-12 minutes for heavy plots (5 colors) - D size (timing same for E size)
Could not do this - PROBLEM plot files seemed to merge and very large files would
Re-arrange the details on the drawing. Looked like a buffer overflow problem.
Problem went away when we switched plotters (CalComp Thermal)
Are there any special waste disposal concerns with this plotter? none
What are the power requirements? normal office environment
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) none
Supplies
What type of media? Bond, vellum
Yes roll feed
What type of ink / toner? Ink cartridge
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns?
Yes very easy refillable cartridges up to 5 times
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems.
No variables changed between B/W & Color
etc.) Xerox policy is a swap out maintenance arrangement. Never down more than 24 hours.
Would you recommend it? yes - conditionally
low volume only consideration
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Attachment 10.8 - CalComp 5536

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: July 1, 1997
Manufacturer: CalComp
Model: 5536
Type (size, color, etc.): Color E size
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 16 MB RAM, Network adapter.
Method 1: Parallel. Yes
Method 2: TCP/IP addressed across a network with HP Jet Direct adapter. Yes.
Method 3: Fast Port Network adapter. No, adapter requires power connection that was
not shipped.
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: The unit did not take any special set up for parallel
plotting. A Fast Port network adapter was sent with the unit and is unique to this unit. It gets
power from the plotter itself. A HP Jet Direct box was also used for plotting.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: A separate user was set up using pen weights and
color definitions. The control panel is sparse but is easy to use to configure the plotter. The
cartridges do need to be aligned each time they are changed. The roll paper is easy to load.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes. Unit was set up through APS 1.0 using an HPGL driver.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes. Unit accepted both CalComp and HPGL format plots with Auto
Detection feature through APS 3.0.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Unit was set up in AutoCAD plotting out of the parallel port. Plotting
was also accomplished on a network.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. Unit was set up in MicroStation plotting out of the parallel port.
Plotting was also accomplished on a network.
CalComp 906/907? Unit was tested with the 907 driver and compressed raster format.
HPGL/HPGL2? Unit accepted HPGL using the Auto Detection feature.
Others?
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What was the plot quality? (Unacceptable, poor, average, good, very good) Explain. The
overall plot quality is very good. The unit is slow when plotting either color or monochrome.
Color can be manually set for any of the 4 user definitions. There are 256 color
combinations.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? Depending on the application and drawing size
6 to 7 minutes.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? With 5 files, 30 minutes. There is no time
saving in batch plot files.
Supplies
What type of media? The paper feels like a coated bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No.
What type of ink / toner? Ink cartridges.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No. Replacing the
cartridge looks like it would be simple.
problems. No.
schedule, etc.) Each time the cartridges are replaced they need to be calibrated by the user.
This unit can support several different user setups. Unit needs to have the exterior cleaned
periodically.
Would you recommend it? This unit has good quality and is fairly easy to use. This unit can
be recommended.
situations? If so, what are they? This unit would work well in a site that does not have a
large amount of plotting to get out, if speed is not important. This unit could also be used for
presentations and displays.
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Attachment 10.9 - Hewlett Packard 350C/450C

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: July 1, 1997
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Model: 350C
Type (size, color, etc.): E size color
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 4 MB RAM
Method 1: The unit can be connected parallel.
Method 2: The unit can be TCP/IP addressed, via an HP Jet Direct box.
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: Paper installation is the same as the 350C. Plotter
configuration uses an onboard configuration page that the user fills in choices and the plotter
then scans for the configuration. The unit is particular about how the paper is loaded.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: Initial set up can use a parallel connection.
Plotting with the TCP/IP connection can be accomplished with an HP Jet direct TCP/IP
connection.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Normal plotter configurations need to be performed to set up the unit
and the menu choices in the Domain OS.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Plotting can be accomplished using APS 3.0 in ACT and using the
HPGL driver.
AutoCAD (PC)? Using the parallel connection. Plotting can also done over the TCP/IP
connection.
MicroStation (PC)? Using the parallel connection. Plotting can also done over the TCP/IP
connection.
HPGL/HPGL2? Plotter uses HPGL drivers.

Others?
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quality is very good.
Supplies
What type of media? Premium roll bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? The unit is particular
about where the paper is lined up on the machine.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Yes. If
instructions are followed this is a very simple process.
problems. N/A.
schedule, etc.) Normal maximum plotting cycle is 20 per day (recommended).
Would you recommend it? This is a good quality unit. The smaller sites could make good use
of this unit. There are other organizations that can use this plotter with other third party
applications.
situations? If so, what are they? This unit is a good choice for the small office that does not
plot large quantities of drawings.
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Attachment 10.10 - Hewlett Packard DesignJet 750C/755CM

Name: Ashish Shah
Date: 8/11/97
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Model: DesignJet 750C
Type (size, color, etc.): E size, color Ink Jet
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 4 MB, 300 dpi (color)., 600 dpi (mono)
Connected to the network sin Jet Direct Card.
Method 1: Connected to PC using Parallel Port.
Method 2: Using Jet Direct Card
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware setup was fairly simple. After power on, plotter becomes available for plotting within
5 min. Use of control panel is easy, but need to do it a couple times to get used to it.
All the TCP/IP parameters can be set using the control panel on the plotter or through JetAdmin
Utility. Configured the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Print queue using the
JetAdmin utility on PC & Ravens
Series 5000 (Domain)? Not tested
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes. It took 1.5 min to plot 200KB file. However, the plots from RCAS
didnt come out. The problem seems to be with APS software setting and pen mapping, and not
the plotter.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes.
MicroStation (PC)? License copy not available.
CalComp 906/907? The plotter doesnt accept this emulation.
HPGL/HPGL2? Yes.
Postscript? Optional.
Others? .TIF, .BMP, .DG (RCAS coverage from myriad)
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The plotter has three options for output: Fast, Normal & Best.
The quality was acceptable in normal mode...
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? It took approx. 1.5 min to plot 200kB
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? Had enabled the nesting for 5 min. And thus
plotter waits and accepts the job for 5 min, and then plots the job.
Are there any special waste disposal concerns with this plotter? NO
What are the power requirements? 110VAC, 60HZ
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) NO
Supplies
What type of media? Opaque Bond, Translucent bond, Vellum, Coated Paper, Heavy Coated
Paper, Matte film, Clear film, High-gloss photo, Semi-gloss photo, High-gloss film
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? NO
What type of ink / toner? Ink cartridge
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? YES
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems.
The plotter has two modes: Color & Mono. So it is very simple to change between color &
monochrome.
etc.) This is a new plotter so the maintenance has not been performed.
Would you recommend it? Yes. The plotter works fine from the PC side also. And, AutoTrol
guarantees their HPGL driver to be fully functional with only HP plotters.
situations? If so, what are they? This plotter is not recommended for only specific applications
and situations at this time.
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Attachment 10.11 - Encad CadJet 2

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 5/13/98
Manufacturer: Encad
Model: CadJet 2
Type (size, color, etc.): E size Color
Configuration (memory, network card, options): Unit tested came with 4 MB RAM, stand,
roll feed, and built in cutter.
Connectivity (How did you connect it? Did it work?) The unit was connected parallel and
with an HP Jet Direct Box to an Ethernet network. The HP Jet Direct Box was configured
using the normal network configuration procedures for that unit.
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: The leg assembly needed to be installed on the
plotter. There were no other problems setting up the unit.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: The unit performed well under most conditions.
There were no problems with the parallel plotting with either AutoCAD or MicroStation. The
unit came with AutoCAD drivers to use with AutoCAD r13. There were memory problems
with the plotter when using these drivers across the network. With the plotters memory
configured to 2 MB vector the vendor supplied files and 1 MB rastor files the plotter would
run out of memory when plotting with the AutoCAD drivers that. This problem did not
present itself with the MicroStation plot utilities.
Series 5000 (Domain)? No.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? No. Plotting was accomplished on the HP-UX side with MicroStation.
There should not be a problem with Series 5000 using the HPGL driver.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes using the parallel I/O. No using the Ethernet network connections. A
Windows 95 printer test page could be printed after the memory was reconfigured to use more
available vector memory for plotting.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes using the parallel I/O. No using the Ethernet network connections.
Plots could be made using HP-UX and MicroStation over the same network.
CalComp 906/907? No.
HPGL/HPGL2? This unit accepts both HPGL and HPGL2 drivers.
Postscript? No.
Others? N/A.
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What was the plot quality? (Unacceptable, poor, average, good, very good) Explain. The
overall plot quality was good. There was little noticeable difference between the normal and
enhanced plot modes.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? The plot speeds for a single plot ranged from 20
to 35 minutes for a single plot. The unit would plot AutoCAD files slightly faster than
MicroStation files.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? There were no time savings plotting batch
files.
What are the power requirements? 110 VAC
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) No. This unit is
very quiet.
Supplies
What type of media? Roll bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? There were no
problems.
What type of ink / toner? The unit uses two HP printer cartridges. One black and one
tricolor cartridge.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No problems.
problems. N/A
schedule, etc.) Any ink spills must be cleaned up immediately with clean water.
Would you recommend it? This plotter is only slightly faster than the NovaJet 4. Plotting
takes a very long time and there are network plotting problems that need to be worked out.
This would not be a good plotter for a CAEG production environment.
situations? If so, what are they? The plotter could be used in a graphic arts situation if the
network plotting problems could be resolved.
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Attachment 10.12 - Encad NovaJet 4

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 5-6-98
Manufacturer: Encad
Model: NovaJet 4
Type (size, color, etc.): E size color
4MB RAM
Connectivity (How did you connect it? Be very specific. Problems?) The unit was connected
parallel and with an HP Jet Direct Box to an Ethernet network. The HP Jet Direct Box was
configured using the normal network configuration procedures for that unit.
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: The leg assembly needed to be installed on the printer.
There were no problems setting the unit up.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: There were no problems setting up the software the unit
performed well out of the box. The software on the PC side needed to be adjusted for scaling
when using AutoCAD and the uncontrolled Encad driver.
Series 5000 (Domain)? No. This was not tested because of the slow plotter speed.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? No. There were problems getting the unit to correctly plot out all of the
drawing data sent over the network using an HPGL driver.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Unit worked using both Encad controlled and uncontrolled drivers. The
scaling needed adjusting using the uncontrolled driver. The scaling did not need adjusting with
the controlled driver. The unit would not plot correctly using the HP Jet Direct Box. There may
be a problem with the interface between the Jet Direct Box and the plotter.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. The unit worked well using the Encad plotter as the default plotter.
CalComp 906/907?
HPGL/HPGL2? This unit uses the HPGL/HPGL2 drivers and the HPGL (RTL) driver. The unit
will emulate the HP 7475; HP 7550; HP 758X; and the HP 759X in HPGL only. The unit would
not complete a plot without scrambling the drawing data when using an HP Jet Direct Box.
Because of the slow plotting speeds this problem was not fully investigated.
Postscript?
Others?
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What was the plot quality? (Unacceptable, poor, average, good, very good) Explain. Over all
plot quality is good.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? In AutoCAD the plot took 1:06 in black and white
using the uncontrolled driver. The black and white plot took :22 using the controlled driver. In
MicroStation the color plot took 1:02. The plot mode was changed to normal mode and the plot
times improved to about half the enhanced mode plot times. However, the quality of the plots
degraded significantly.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? There was no time saving.
Are there any special waste disposal concerns with this plotter? The waste ink reservoir
needs to be cleaned periodically.
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors) No. This unit is very
quiet.
Supplies
What type of media? Roll bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Yes, media loads easily.
What type of ink / toner? Liquid ink in yellow, magenta, cyan, and black.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Yes, there were no
problems. The ink cartridges can be refilled with the supplied color .syringe
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems No..
etc.) The plotter needs to be cleaned whenever there has been a ink spill. The manuals contain
specific maintenance schedules that can be performed by the user.
Would you recommend it? The NovaJet 4 is a unit that should only be used in a low production
setting. The plotter is very slow in completing plots. This would not be a good unit for a CAEG
production location.
situations? If so, what are they? This unit could be used in a graphic arts application.
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Attachment 10.13 OCE 9400/9500

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 6/17/97
Manufacturer: OCE
Model: 9400
Type (size, color, etc.): Black and White Full size
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 24MB RAM, 2 Roll, HP Jet Direct Print
Services.
Method 1: TCP/IP Addressed HP Jet direct box to a LAN Hub
Method 2:
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: Direct boxes had not been used before so set up
addressing took longer than usual. The unit was set up with TCP/IP addresses for the jet
direct box, the subnet mask, and the default router.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: Plotter was setup to emulate an HP 7596 plotter.
Unit is TCP/IP addressable. The PC the printer was set up as a network printer and the QMS
driver in Windows 95. Much of the printer control can be done in the Printers menu in
Windows 95. In AutoCAD the printer was configured as a network printer. In MicroStation
the software was set up using the printer.plt driver.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes. Using HPGL driver and APS 1.0 plotting software. The unit was
configured as an HP 7596 plotter and will plot line weights.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes. Using HPGL driver and APS 3.0 plotting software through the
ACT EDS computer. Line weights could be plotted.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. The plotter was setup as a network printer inside of AutoCAD. The
plotter was also defined as a network printer in Windows 95.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. The plotter was setup as a network printer in Windows 95. Plots
were accomplished using the fence option.
HPGL/HPGL2? HPGL was used on all of the plot files including APS 1.0 and 3.0 plotting
software.
Others?
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Plot quality is good. Some of the text was slightly fuzzy when line weights were applied.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? From the time the unit received data a plot
took about 12 seconds. From the time a plot was sent a drawing would take about 2 minutes.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? The unit would take between 5 and 8 minutes
to process and plot 5 drawings. When all of the plots are alike the plotting would not take as
long as when the plots were different.
What are the power requirements? 110 - 230V
Supplies
What type of media? Media comes on rolls in bond, vellum, or transparency film.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? No.
What type of ink / toner? Toner is in a cartridge.
problems. N/A
schedule, etc.) OCE recommends PM maintenance once a year.
Would you recommend it? This is a good unit for large quantities of plots. The overall
operation is simple and does not require someone to keep an eye on the unit. This should be
recommended for large volume TIFF and HPGL applications.
situations? If so, what are they? This unit can be teamed with a scanner to make prints.
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Attachment 10.14 - Hewlett Packard 330/430

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: July 1, 1997
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Model: 330
Type (size, color, etc.): E size Black & White
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 4 MB RAM

Method 1: The unit can be connected parallel.
Method 2: The unit can be TCP/IP addressed.
Method 3:
Method 4:
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: Ink jet cartridge installation is the same as the HP
350C. Paper installation is the same as the 350C. Plotter configuration uses an onboard
configuration page that the user fills in choices and the plotter then scans for the configuration.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: Initial setup can use a parallel connection. Plotting
with the TCP/IP connection can be accomplished with an HP Jet Direct TCP/IP connection.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Normal plotter configurations need to be performed to set up the unit and
the menu choices in the Domain OS.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Plotting can be accomplished using APS 3.0 in ACT and using the HPGL
driver.
AutoCAD (PC)? Using the parallel connection. Plotting can also be done over the TCP/IP
connection.
MicroStation (PC)? Using the parallel connection. Plotting can also be done over the TCP/IP
connection.
HPGL/HPGL2? Plotter uses HPGL drivers.

Others?
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quality is expected to be very good.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? Plotting is expected to be the same as 350c.
Supplies
What type of media? Premium roll bond.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? the unit is particular about
where the paper is lined up on the machine.
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Yes. If instructions
are followed this is a very simple process.
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems. N/A.
etc.) Normal maximum plotting cycle is 20 per day (recommended)
Would you recommend it? This unit is the same as the HP 350C, which is a quality unit. The
only difference between the units is the print jet head, the 350C has a four jet head, and the 330
can be upgraded for around $600. The actual unit was not tested because of the hardware
similarities. The smaller sites could make good use of this unit.
situations? If so, what are they? This unit is a good choice for the smaller office that does not
plot large quantities of drawings.
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Attachment 10.15 - Xerox 8845

Name: Freda Davis
Date: August 4, 1997
Manufacturer: Xerox
Model:8845
Type (size, color, etc.): E size Black/White High Production
400 dpi
1200 MB hard disk
16 MB DRAM
5-port interface (2 serial RS232 and 3 parallel )
Connected to token ring via serial port on a workstation.
Xerox provides documentation on plotter capability to receive plot files from all five ports
simultaneously. Not tested at AGL.
Hardware setup took 30 minutes for token ring by certified Xerox technician.
Xerox very strict about workspace around hardware. Must comply with 30 minimum limitation.
Sold with understanding that Xerox software technician could write EBCDIC routine to
automatically switch rolls for type of plot media required. This is not possible.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Runs our daily production.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Not tested
AutoCAD (PC)? YES Hooked directly from PC to parallel port.
DesignCAD (PC) Not tested
PaintBrush type software (PCX files) Not tested
MicroStation (PC)?Not tested
CalComp 906/907? For daily production
HPGL/HPGL2? AutoCAD testing
Others?
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Quality very good for a limited (about 300) number of plots

30 seconds to 1 minute depending on picture density
Averages 4 plots per minute for D size
Averages 2 plots per minute for E size
Are there any special waste disposal concerns with this plotter? none
What are the power requirements?
115VAC, 60 Hz, 30A dedicated receptacle (NEMA 5-30R)
Did you notice any other environmental concerns? (noise, heat, odors)
Very low humidity did have an affect on the quality of the plot and the life of the drum
Supplies
What type of media? normal 20 lb. bond and 4 mil vellum
Yes roll feed 3 resident rolls
What type of ink/toner? toner
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns?
Yes very easy refillable cartridges
Did you change between black and white and color? Note any problems. N/A
etc.)
Xerox has replaced the drum on this machine 3 times in less than 2 years
Drum requires cleaning by Xerox FE at least 6 times per year
Would you recommend it?
Yes, it can do the production and keep up with the volume.
No, it requires too much expensive maintenance without a yearly service contract.
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Attachment 10.16 - CalComp Series 600/ 53336

Name: Mark Weisbrod
Date: 5/14/98
Manufacturer: CalComp
Model: Series 600 / 53336
Type (size, color, etc.): E size Black and White
Configuration (memory, network card, options): 4 MB RAM with a 170 MB SCSI hard drive,
2 RS-232 Serial Ports, 1 Parallel Port, and 1 Terminal Port
Connectivity (How did you connect it? Did it work?) The unit was connected using the
parallel port and over an Ethernet network using an HP Jet Direct Box.
Hardware set up notes / issues / problems: The HP Jet Direct Box was set up using the normal
procedures. The plotter itself needed no special set up before use.
Software set up notes / issues / problems: The Windows 95 print drivers were set up to accept
the CalComp driver for the 53336. The plotter was then set as the default printer to print over
the network.
Series 5000 (Domain)? Yes.
Series 5000 (HP-UX)? Yes. The unit would also plot MicroStation files from the
HP-UX server.
AutoCAD (PC)? Yes. Plotting was accomplished over the network and parallel.
MicroStation (PC)? Yes. Plotting was accomplished over the network and parallel.
CalComp 906/907? Yes. The plot driver was accomplished over the network and parallel.
HPGL/HPGL2?
Postscript?
Others?
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quality was very good.
What was the plotting speed on a single plot? Plot speed is very fast. Plots would typically
take around 5 to 7 minutes from start to finished plot with all drafting software.
What was the plotting speed on batch plotting? There was no time savings on batch plotting.
Supplies
What type of media? Thermal paper.
Did you change media? Any special notes / problems / concerns? Media loads easily and
quickly.
What type of ink / toner? N/A
Did you change ink / toner? Any special notes / problems / concerns? N/A
problems. N/A
schedule, etc.) The thermal head needs to be cleaned periodically.
Would you recommend it? The unit is very fast. This plotter would be a good replacement
for the current thermal plotters.
situations? If so, what are they.
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3.1 Size A/B Color .............................................................................................................................................. 3

4.0 Conclusions ........................................................................................................................ 9

Attachment 3: CAEG Plotters and Printers by Model...................................................... 16

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

Attachment 10.8 - CalComp 5536 ..................................................................................................................... 37

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

A/B size B&W

LexMark Optra T610 (Laser)

A-E size B&W

HP DesignJet 750C Plus

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

3.2 Size A/B Black & White

This plotter is recommended with respect to quality/price/speed. It is a suitable B size

HP LaserJet 5000 (N, GN)

3.3 Size E Color

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

Epson StylusPro 9000

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

3.4 Size E Black & White

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

A/B size Color

Epson Stylus Color 3000

A/B size B&W

Very high volume, high cost

High maintenance cost

Only plots size A drawings

Same family as OptraN

High volume, low maintenance

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

LexMark Optra T610 (Laser)

LexMark Optra Color 45n

A-E size B&W

HP DesignJet 1050C Plus*

HP DesignJet 750C Plus

HP DesignJet 1050C Plus*

HP DesignJet 750C Plus

Epson StylusPro 9000**

CAEG Plotter Study Rev. 3

Attachment 1:CAEG Plotting Requirements Interview Checklist

Attachment 2.1: Size A/B Monochrome Technical Specifications

List Price (Subject to options)

Same or next day

Same or next day

Same or next day

T610, T610n, (Solaris ready)

15.7"w x 19.6"d x 13.4"h

18.7"w x 24.6"d x 20.3"h

18.7"w x 24.6"d x 20.3"h

Media & Consumables

Letterhead, plain, paper & vinyl

plain, cardstock, labels,

plain, cardstock, labels,

Maximum Paper Size (A thru E)

B-size (11" x 17")

B-size (11" x 17")

B-size (11" x 17")

Plotter Languages Supported