CompuServe Thread

Service_Bureau's

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#34413From: Richard GraffJun 4, 1990 2:23 PM
Can anyone recommend a service bureau in the Philadelphia area that handles Amiga and Pagestream files. I have a newsletter I do at work that I am looking for a better output than my 9 pin dot matrix. -Rick Graff
#34763From: Christopher TolmieJun 12, 1990 1:40 AM
Rick, I can output that file for you with our Varityper 4300P on my Amiga 3001. I use ProPage, Pagestream, Pro Draw and have City Desk 2.0 though I haven't used it much. We're already doing a national company's newsletter each month and I'd be happy to talk to you about your project. I'm in Newark Delaware, which is about thirty or forty minutes south of PHL. I also can accept your files over the modem by previous arrangement. I'll E-mail you some particulars.
#34780From: Mike SchillerJun 12, 1990 3:42 PM
Chris: Where did I get the impression that you were Canadian, and in Canada?? Gee, I had a friend reciently that was from Newark Delaware, from the way he talked about it, didn't sound like a big enough town to have a Varityper in it! <g> -Mike Schiller (Who else did you expect to write that?)
#34853From: Christopher TolmieJun 13, 1990 11:56 PM
Mike, Actually, Newark, Delaware is in reality a suburb of Pfilthadelphia, PA. And that town is definitely large enough to house a VT4300P. Of course, since my service bureau operates out of a Step-van I could be in Canada one day, Oregon the next [grin]. You see this way I don't have to pay local taxes on product since I deliver to your door. We are also considering moving the equipment into either a Beech 19, or Falcon 50, not too sure yet which one will become available first, of course if I really had my choice of aircraft I'd take a G-IV. This way you just meet us at the airport of your choice and pick up the camera ready artwork, your Epson 9 pin could never deliver! Har! chris AT&G
#34858From: Mike SchillerJun 14, 1990 1:18 AM
Chris: Operates out of a step van??? Surely you jest! -Mike Schiller
#34900From: Christopher TolmieJun 15, 1990 12:14 AM
Mike, Me? Jest? Surely you can tell that I am, can't you? Besides the step-van has gotten too crowded, we're considering a tractor pulling a jitterbug. But then maybe a 40 footer would be better so's we can slide the firebird out the back ramp on the Interstate when we go to make deliveries, you know that might just work. My motto is "Never under 40" (mph). (quote from sci-fi book ON WHEELS) HA! chris AT&G
#34867From: SyndesisJun 14, 1990 3:59 PM
Step van? Sounds like a great subject for a magazine feature! If there are any editors listening, sign me up for this idea… 🙂
#34901From: Christopher TolmieJun 15, 1990 12:14 AM
John, Only problem would be keeping the processor's chemistry from fouling each other. Maybe redesign the processor? No, must use off the shelf technology. Maybe typesetting in the back of the van, keys and sandwiches in the front? CDTV guided HUD for directions, Loran and SatNAV to satisfy Mike and jp too! Instead of photoimager, how about a LaserMax 1000 dpi printer? But forget the halftones with that job, plus I don't think it will work on an Amiga. According to the salesman, a board fits into a slot in the NuBus or AT slots, and on an A3000 them AT slots are too few. chris AT&G
#34796From: Mark OlbertJun 12, 1990 8:19 PM
Chris, Pardon me for interrupting the thread, but I'd be interested in that info also. I am looking to get some business cards, envelopes, and letterhead printed up from some stuff I designed in ProPage 1.3. Do you handle those kinds of media? – Mark
#34902From: Christopher TolmieJun 15, 1990 12:14 AM
Mark, We'd be happy to handle outputting your design stuff. Give us a call, I E-mailed you the info. chris AT&G
#35220From: Steven WeinsteinJun 22, 1990 2:15 AM
Could you please Email me info on outputting files from Pagestream. Thanks. Steve 72457,31
#35264From: Christopher TolmieJun 23, 1990 12:42 AM
Steve, Your message is a bit brief, I'll E-mail you what I think your asking me for but if it turns out to be incorrect elaborate a bit more in your next message. chris AT&G