CompuServe Thread

#DesignJet

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#21816From: Tony Tanzillo [LISP TM]Nov 25, 1991 2:23 AM
Dennis – One of my clients has a DesignJet on order. They're going to let me beat on it a little, and I'll be glad to let you know if anything shakes loose. -TonyT.
#21989From: Dennis W. BanaszakNov 25, 1991 10:41 PM
Tony, Hey, I'd appreciate a blow-by-blow. It's almost a foregone conclusion that it is the answer to our needs, but I'd like to hear about any warts you might find. Thanx, Dennis P.S. what's this about you, Robert and a benchmark?
#22086From: Tony Tanzillo [LISP TM]Nov 26, 1991 1:45 PM
Dennis – Robert and myself developed GRPERF, and GRBENCH, the two benchmarks used in the Nov. CADalyst review of ADI drivers. -TonyT.
#22182From: Peter K. SheerinNov 26, 1991 11:17 PM
Yea, Dennis, this plotter sure looks like the right thing. I should have a chance to see one in action next week. If we're lucky, we just might even buy one! (lessee, $7500 for the DesignJet; $2K, possibly $3K or more to repair our Calcomp 965A properly….) Now, for a silly question to anyone reading this thread. I'm not trying to be cheap, but if we do get a designjet, it won't make sense to put much money into the old 965a, and I *really* want to see us get one. One of the 4 pen solenoids still works, and the mylar belt is mangled, but not torn. Qestion: Does anyone have any hints about taking creases and wrinkles out of mylar? Would heat help, or just do harm? Surely with all the drawings on mylar that have been mangled over the years, someone would have some advice?