Hello Don,

Friday, December 17, 1999, 2:31:54 PM, you wrote:

DR> I do volunteer tech work for a smaller library.  They are interested in acquiring a
DR> new printer capable of doing color posters, and hopefully banners.

DR> Most of the printers I have looked at have a maximum sheet size of 8-1/2 x 14
DR> inches.  Any pointers toward larger format printers will be appreciated.

Many "standard" inkjets can print up to 210X420, this can do for a
small banner... Some A4 format inkjets can also do banners, that is,
210x(tall). This should suit a small library...

However, I recall working with an Epson Stylus Colour 1520 (? not sure
about the model no.) in my school, it is an A3-wide printer (420x297)
and can also do banners, all with 720 dpi resolution (Epson probably
has a better model by now). This, or an equivalent model, should fit
the bill.

And keep in mind that even on A4-page printer (210x330) you can print
the image on many pages (most good graphics editors won't complain),
cut the margins (1 cm from top/bottom, 3mm sides typical)and glue 'em
up... A low-cost, low-tech approach. Works like magic for me :)

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