Wide-format Output--The Bigger Picture

In April of 1997, the 54˝ DesignJet 3500CP/3000CP, featuring HP's large-capacity system, PostScript Level 3 and dye-based or UV-resistant pigmented inks, hit the graphic arts market. The DesignJet 3000CP ships ready to be integrated with an external RIP. It has 12MB of RAM, upgradeable to 68MB, and can be used with HP-developed drivers for auto-CAD and Microsoft Windows. The HP DesignJet 3500CP offers a plug-and-play solution, with built-in Adobe PostScript 3 RIP, PostScript drivers for Windows and Macintosh, as well as a pre-installed HP Jet-Direct card for easy connection to a network, PC or Macintosh. The device features 36MB of standard RAM, which is upgradeable to 68MB. The DesignJet 3500CP can also be used with a third-party RIP as needed.