Evan wrote:
I just learned that even very cheap inkjets, sub-$200, can print 11x17. That might be our best compromise if a larger printer is unaffordable.
There are a number of 11X17 inkjet printers. In fact I own an Epson WF-7520 from two years ago which not only prints 11X17, it SCANS 11X17. Produces PDF directly to a USB "stick". Scans both sides through the automatic feeder. WiFi network-capable. And on sale, these printers are near $200. New. For the handful of signage in discussion, these are reasonably priced, and pay for themselves in say a year. Plus one would provide local copy and scanning capability (hint hint hint). You'll have to replace ink carts at intervals of course, but "printing to flash" avoids a lot of printing. And there's laser printers too, some of which also scan, at modest prices (but large toner costs). Buying a larger printer is entirely a VCFed business decision, as it would either cost more than a few hundred dollars, or would be a result of some donation. But most signage would be 11X17 or smaller, and a dedicated printer/scanner for that class of work, at a few hundred dollars, would be a reasonable purchase if only to reduce use of a more expensive printer and its no-doubt more-expensive supplies. Translation: burn up a cuppa $200 printers instead of over-using a $1000 printer. and get a scanner while you're at it. By the way: a long time ago, didn't InfoAge have a professional class large printer on the premises, for large signage? Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net