chulse Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Our old HP 800PS 42" color plotter is starting to go south. Can anyone recommend a comparable replacement model? Quote
ReMark Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 How old is old? You know replacement parts are available (I think). Quote
chulse Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 I don't know exactly - we got it used a few years ago. But I wouldn't know what parts to replace? It keeps locking up and needing re-booted. Quote
ReMark Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Is there an HP-GL/2 card in it? Could it be a firmware problem? Quote
chulse Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 I just flashed new firmware to it Friday eve. We'll see if that was it... not tested fully yet. I would still like to try to budget for a replacement/2nd plotter for next year. Hopefully something a little faster. Any suggestions? Quote
chulse Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 Is there an HP-GL/2 card in it? I think so...? Quote
ReMark Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Suggestions? Not at the moment. We're still using a HP DesignJet 500+ at the moment. About the only other company I am even aware of is Oce'. Have you looked at any of their products? Quote
chulse Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 Not really. I looked briefly at the newer HP plotters, but that's it. This is the second 800 I have had and i liked them well enough. I judt don't have any knowlege of the newer HPs... Quote
ReMark Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 What's your budget on this? Are you interested in just a black/white printer or color? How plots/prints do you make per day? Quote
ReMark Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 You can start checking out Oce' printers/plotters here: http://www.oceusa.com/main/products_services.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302161248&bmUID=1251715116004&home_link=products_services Quote
chulse Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 That's what I need to decide - how much to ask for for next year... We bought our current 800 used for around $2k. Since we are a small office (5 total, only 2 or 3 use the plotter) I can't justify too much... Quote
ReMark Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 The 800 is an "E-size" printer? You're running off of a roll of paper right? Quote
chulse Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 Yep, typicaly run a 36" roll. We would need color and E size. Quote
ReMark Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 I guess you could always check eBay. I see they have a HP DesignJet 755CM for $844. What a bargain. LOL Not even sure what year that came out. It will handle E-size prints and does color. Contact your local HP authorized dealer. Maybe he just took a trade-in that he's willing to part with at a reasonable price. Couldn't hurt to ask. Or ask for a bigger budget and buy a new printer. Quote
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