I have two of these things, a 350C and a 650C. Both are inkjet, not pen plotters, have black and color capability.
Useful for plotting full-size templates.
The 350 does plots up to 24 x 36 inch [D].
The 650 is also nominally D-sized but has roll feeder so can also plot 24 x Length of Roll (or until ink runs out 😉 ).
For Toronto region pick-up, Pickering.
Dave
Useful for plotting full-size templates.
The 350 does plots up to 24 x 36 inch [D].
The 650 is also nominally D-sized but has roll feeder so can also plot 24 x Length of Roll (or until ink runs out 😉 ).
For Toronto region pick-up, Pickering.
Dave
We just threw out(as into the Dumpster) our obsolete HP designjet Forget model # but it held I believe , 48" rolls.
NO ONE wanted it for Free. even.
Cost of Paper and cost of Ink made it worse than useless.
NO ONE wanted it for Free. even.
Cost of Paper and cost of Ink made it worse than useless.
Yeah, they do take up a bit of space, and the WAF is imaginary number. At least the things can run with only a black cartridge, and use cut sheets of plain paper. I keep a stack of C paper around for sheet metal shop drawings.
I'm pretty sure the 650 supports 36" rolls... wonder what it would cost -- if possible still, to upgrade to 650PS -- that's the one i cut my teeth on.
Just delivered a new 24" 800PS last Monday. Lovely kit.
dave
Just delivered a new 24" 800PS last Monday. Lovely kit.
dave
Hi Dave, the 36" rolls go into the C2859 (E-size), mine is the C2858 (D-size). It has the Postscript kit and 36Mb. Bag of manuals, some cartridges.
It does not have a stand, because it was used at a counter-top location.
It does not have a stand, because it was used at a counter-top location.
I totalled the teleporter when I modified it to try to go back for my aunt's '70 Boss 302 convertible.
Shipping is possibly possible (but only to a loving home).
Shipping is possibly possible (but only to a loving home).
Hi bzdang,
I was considering your offer, but I'm not able to drive out there. I'd love the beastie! (read: Loving home!)
I'm in Georgetown, postal L7G. If shipping is an option, that gives me a chance! Send me mail please.
-Chris
I was considering your offer, but I'm not able to drive out there. I'd love the beastie! (read: Loving home!)
I'm in Georgetown, postal L7G. If shipping is an option, that gives me a chance! Send me mail please.
-Chris
Hey, if you're willing to ship, I'll take one off your hands as well! I'm in Ohio, but let me know what it'd cost to ship to 44221. Depending on the shipping cost, I'll even throw in some money for your time and hassle!
I don't really care which one, I would just like one for occasional use for some other design stuff I do. Although, I'd love to go back to Toronto, I love that town!
I don't really care which one, I would just like one for occasional use for some other design stuff I do. Although, I'd love to go back to Toronto, I love that town!
I have an HP DJ 755CM with stand and roll feed. Paid $1200 for it used and was thrilled. New it cost around $7000
If you plot a lot the roll feed is essential- a whole stack of drawings just rolls out!
As long as you don't break them they last forever. Best way to break them is to get paper balled up inside.
If you plot a lot the roll feed is essential- a whole stack of drawings just rolls out!
As long as you don't break them they last forever. Best way to break them is to get paper balled up inside.
Hi all, thanks for your interest. I've thought about shipping and have reconsidered. I just don't have the time to package properly and arrange shipping.
And the cost of doing so might exceed the selling price of the plotter itself. Plotters are heavy and quite fragile from a shipping standpoint. Best approach is still the minivan.
And the cost of doing so might exceed the selling price of the plotter itself. Plotters are heavy and quite fragile from a shipping standpoint. Best approach is still the minivan.
Hi,
whoa, hopefully caught this in time... Couldn't see anywhere, but were you asking for some $, or was this a giveaway. I'm in Toronto, willing to pickup.
Great timing... as I'm in the process of (hopefully) going back to school (with a zero budget; or loan hell) and could use it (them) very intensively...
Anyway, please let me know. + Greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Bluesmoke
whoa, hopefully caught this in time... Couldn't see anywhere, but were you asking for some $, or was this a giveaway. I'm in Toronto, willing to pickup.
Great timing... as I'm in the process of (hopefully) going back to school (with a zero budget; or loan hell) and could use it (them) very intensively...
Anyway, please let me know. + Greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Bluesmoke
Sorry for not being clear enough, but the plotters are for sale.
Having reflected on it, I've decided to hang onto the 350C, so it's just the 650C that is available.
Dave
Having reflected on it, I've decided to hang onto the 350C, so it's just the 650C that is available.
Dave
poo... 🙄 Was hoping for a donation...
Would you be interested in making a price under a few hundred? I could probably manage that... If not, understandable.
Thanks.
Bluesmoke
Would you be interested in making a price under a few hundred? I could probably manage that... If not, understandable.
Thanks.
Bluesmoke
Sold
Thanks to all for the interest. I sold the 650 today, and I will keep the 350.
A small donation was made to diyaudio, thanks for making the Trading Post available.
Thanks to all for the interest. I sold the 650 today, and I will keep the 350.
A small donation was made to diyaudio, thanks for making the Trading Post available.
Yes, Great Thanks.
Almost soon to be a happy camper... spent the past week just figuring a way to wedge it into my barely 9x12' room (cell?)....
Will have it set up by the holiday weekend, then give it a TLC cleaning & lube job, then WORK WORK WORK!!!
Hoping there is still a lot of good life left in it. Will make a final report probably next week...
Cheers,
Bluesmoke.
Almost soon to be a happy camper... spent the past week just figuring a way to wedge it into my barely 9x12' room (cell?)....
Will have it set up by the holiday weekend, then give it a TLC cleaning & lube job, then WORK WORK WORK!!!
Hoping there is still a lot of good life left in it. Will make a final report probably next week...
Cheers,
Bluesmoke.
bluesmoke said:
These things are tanks -- the original DesignJet 300 we sold (1st in Canada?) is still functioning. . Usually if there is failure, it is abrupt. But they are most often fixable -- i've only had one that got turned to scrap.
dave
Ugngh~... Zzzzzz...
Spent two days cleaning and lubing the beast. Purge pots, pipes, and caps are nice and clean, sensors too. Got a bail sensor error but easily tracked it down to a sticky lever that crosses a sensor.
Prints seem a wee bit sharper now with all the work done. Fingers are black-purpley.
Ordered a new y-axis reduction belt. Don't need it just yet, but (sadly) now can see that the current belt is just about kaput. Didn't see any local availablility for it... got one off ebay... maybe for too much...? Back to eating mac&cheese.. (now wondering how long the belts last...)
Only odd thing I've found is that if the roll paper is already loaded, and I turn on, then do a config print, the head/paper will jam soon into the print. Otherwise if I load after power-on, no problems yet.
One small question... I'm sure the main paper roller worm drive is probably just fine left as is, but just wondering if anyone knows where in Toronto I can find the white-ish grease to lube it? It's metal to plastic, so has to be relatively specific. Don't feel like paying $30US+shipping for the HP stuff.... would be a year diet of instant noodles.
Ugh... I did expect this to be high-ish maintenance... but hopefully shouldn't need to touch it again for a long time now...
Spent two days cleaning and lubing the beast. Purge pots, pipes, and caps are nice and clean, sensors too. Got a bail sensor error but easily tracked it down to a sticky lever that crosses a sensor.
Prints seem a wee bit sharper now with all the work done. Fingers are black-purpley.
Ordered a new y-axis reduction belt. Don't need it just yet, but (sadly) now can see that the current belt is just about kaput. Didn't see any local availablility for it... got one off ebay... maybe for too much...? Back to eating mac&cheese.. (now wondering how long the belts last...)
Only odd thing I've found is that if the roll paper is already loaded, and I turn on, then do a config print, the head/paper will jam soon into the print. Otherwise if I load after power-on, no problems yet.
One small question... I'm sure the main paper roller worm drive is probably just fine left as is, but just wondering if anyone knows where in Toronto I can find the white-ish grease to lube it? It's metal to plastic, so has to be relatively specific. Don't feel like paying $30US+shipping for the HP stuff.... would be a year diet of instant noodles.
Ugh... I did expect this to be high-ish maintenance... but hopefully shouldn't need to touch it again for a long time now...
Hi Bluesmoke
Good to hear that it liked the thorough cleaning. Remarkable that it can be so clear and accurate considering the low (600dpi) resolution of that era.
That belt may be original (1994), and the machine was used 9 hrs a day until 2005 ... I highly doubt that you'll put enough miles on it to kill even the old belt.
I think the config plots should be done on cut sheets?
I have a tube of synthetic (PTFE) grease here, you're welcome to a couple of blobs of it if you wish.
Good to hear that it liked the thorough cleaning. Remarkable that it can be so clear and accurate considering the low (600dpi) resolution of that era.
That belt may be original (1994), and the machine was used 9 hrs a day until 2005 ... I highly doubt that you'll put enough miles on it to kill even the old belt.
I think the config plots should be done on cut sheets?
I have a tube of synthetic (PTFE) grease here, you're welcome to a couple of blobs of it if you wish.
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