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#Tex 300i or HP?? Rush!

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#149305From: Ryan K. BrownJan 26, 1995 5:51 PM
Please advise if you have time. If I could choose between a Textronix Phaser 300i or a Hewlett Packard Design Jet for high resolution color single frame renderings, which should I choose? Any advice?
#149323From: CSA/CAJan 26, 1995 7:00 PM
Ryan, Hi, we're the largest Tektronix reseller in Los Angeles. The DesignJet is going to mix colors a little more smoothly, because of liquid inks. Out put from the 300i is very good, but definitely dithered. FinePoint ™ sharpening (basically, stochastic dither) can produce a very good result, andis often used as a proofing device (not as good as the Phaser 480 dye sub, though). The DesignJet does require special paper to receive the inks, while the solid-ink Tek printer will print on plain paper, sandpaper, newspaper, tracing paper, etc. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates