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 Have Mac, Will Travel Part II 
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 So, starting just about now, CAD Supplies Specialty will come out and ICC profile your large-format workflow on any of our papers that you buy. You've no doubt heard of ICC profiling. Some shops around town are already profiling their entire workflow. Some others are doing monitor profiling, but to a lot of people that's all intimidating jargon. And after all, you might be thinking: I'm a creative, not a techno-geek. My eyes glazed up early on when you started that geek talk. I just want the night sky in this photograph to look the same on my monitor and on my printed piece. You think that'd be too much to ask? Actually it's not. And we can get you there.
We'll come out and not do a grab-it-off-the-web-and-install-it-and-hope-it-works-one-size-fits-all profile, but an actual, generated-on-the-spot-from-your-machine-on-that-specific-media profile that we''ll then show you how to install and use. Then we'll profile your monitor and show you how to view your images on your monitor through the specific profile of your printer and media for that specific application so that what you see on the screen is what you see on your printed sheet. And we'll show you how to use this stuff and actually make it work, and explain it in understandable language.
Now I know what you're thinking: Yeah, sure. You'll do that. What's it going to cost me? How about zip? Zero. Nada.
So now you're thinking: Okay, what's the catch? Well, there isn't really any catch. It's more like a devious and sinister plot. See, we figure that if you've been fighting that purple sky on photogloss paper, or that neutral gray, or this or that, or you're just sick of guessing what your color's going to look like from one day to the next and we come out and fix that for you, then if a guy comes in a week or two later and tries to sell you some other kind of paper, well, you'll probably chuck a stapler at him ... hard.
It looks to me like one of those win-win situations you always hear about but all too seldom see. So feel free to get your name on the list and put us to the test. It's good to be here. This looks like it's going to be fun.
Mike Adams (x105), mike@cadsupplies.com
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Help is here!
Hey, everyone notice that the newsletter came out a little earlier this time? Well I had help. I have enlisted my trusted salesmen into helping out with the newsletter. This is the first newsletter that has not included any articles written by me! Ah, the power to delegate is a wonderful thing. Hopefully their fresh perspective on things will add to our message. This is good since I think I was running out of ideas!
Things are finally starting to calm down over here. We recently went from five (5) employees to 12 in about 4 months. The good news is I think we have a good crew that will carry on the quality of service our clients expect! The bad news is my office supply bill has tripled!
We have added Chase Rhodes to our service department. We needed an extra person in service to work on the digital equipment that we are now selling. The entire service department just went through a week long training class. Their eyes glazed over, but it looks like it sunk in for them. Now I just need Anthony to place more machines out there.
Before too long I will hopefully just be the figurehead that I aspire to be. We have experts on staff for the graphics, equipment, and service areas. These guys know more about their fields than I ever did. I trust you will find the same.
Chris Epstein
President
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From the CAD Supply Corner
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David Armistead is our new CAD Account Manager covering all of Texas. He's a lifelong resident of Austin and enjoys the city and its many parks and greenbelts. His dog is an escape artist who keeps it interesting for him on the home front.
While he majored in Biology, David has devoted his working life to sales and marketing since leaving college in 1976. His wife Suzanne is working on her RN license while working at HealthSouth Brackenridge. He just sent his son to school at UT in Denton. With this large cash outlay he strongly needs your support!
David cut his teeth in the large format world by working at a local sign supply shop for the last few years. He is now learning the whole new world of CAD Supplies. Please feel free to email or call with questions and/or needs. He is looking forward to hearing from you and will contact you soon to say hello.
David Armistead (x104), david@cadsupplies.com
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Large Format Scanning in Business
What do architectural engineering and construction companies, municipalities, fine art studios, museums, and manufacturers of precision aircraft and geographic information systems have in common? Like any business, they all face the challenge of managing documents in an increasingly digital world. Specifically, they need to manage, archive, and protect large (and often valuable) one-of-a-kind documents.
The use of large format scanners is on the rise and with good reason -- modern large-format scanners enable users in all types of environments to transform legacy paper documents into accessible digital archives. Once digitized, they can be readily integrated into a digital workflow for enhanced security, convenience, emergency access, customer service, productivity, document reproduction, distribution, and control.
Today's scanners have come a long way. The large format scanning market is evolving as users look for effective ways to scan monochrome and color documents; easily clean up scanned files; and integrate them with print, copy, and digital archiving systems.
"Scanners now offer richer functionality than ever," comments Anthony Rapps, Equipment Sales professional for CAD Supplies Specialty. "They're wider, faster, deliver higher resolution, better color capture and accuracy, can scan rigid materials up to 0.6 inches thick, and come with easy-to-use copy and scanning software. Because we're introducing them at lower price points, more companies can bring the technology in-house."
Over the past five years, large format scanning has become an integral part of the general office environment. What used to be a centralized function that took place behind closed doors with a single device, a dedicated operator, and special tools and software can now be performed on a walk-up basis. Manufacturing and AEC users want scanners with capabilities that simplify use -- automatic cleanup of drawings while scanning, direct scan-to-PDF, integrated scan-to-print and scan-to-file in one system, and time-saving indexing and importing functionalities. Today's scanners fit right inside the customer workflow so they're as easy to use as a telephone, fax machine, and/or copier."
Scanning still requires some level of knowledge and human intervention. "In large format scanning, you can't auto-feed because of all the variations in size, quality, and media types. Your document feeder always has two arms and two legs."
Considerations
If you're in the market for a scanner, then there are some basic things to consider. You need to understand your key applications. Are they technical or fine arts? Are you scanning monochrome or color documents ... or both? What types of documents are you scanning -- maps, posters, graphic arts? On what types of materials? Make sure your scanner is large enough to accept the documents you need to scan. Maps, artwork, and automotive originals can be up to 54 inches wide. Then, think beyond the scanner to the overall context and to service and support.
"Companies evaluating large format scanners should consider the entire workflow. Once you identify your needs, look at the total loop -- the software driving the scanner, if you're going to print the document, and how the scanner connects to the printer," Says Anthony Rapps. "Make sure your vendor can support the entire solution so there's no finger pointing. Then look for on-site support, longevity, and if possible, choose a vendor that supplies everything -- scanners, software, indexing, export, retrieval, and printing -- in one integrated solution."
As scanning capabilities advance and systems become easier to use, large-format scanning is enabling companies of all types in many industries to digitize, store, and preserve documents ... making them more accessible for everyone.
BUY - SELL - TRADE
Please email information on plotters, blueline machines, or other surplus items you would like to buy and/or sell. Please include the preferred email address for replies. CS2 does not warrant or endorse any listings. There is no fee to place an ad.
Encad Pro-42e and Encad III 36"
Anthony, freddieh@browndistributing.com, (512) 963-9300
Willing to sell or trade both for an HP Designjet 5500 or Encad 850.
HP Designjet 250C (C3191A)
Anthony, anthony@cadsupplies.com, (512) 833-9800
Full Color Cut Sheet Model 36" width. Maximum 20MB memory installed.
HP Designjet 755CM (C3198B)
Anthony, anthony@cadsupplies.com, (512) 833-9800
Full Color Roll Feed Unit 36" width. Jet Direct card with 43MB memory installed. Postscript version!
HP Designjet 750C (C3196A)
Anthony, anthony@cadsupplies.com, (512) 833-9800
Full Color Roll Feed Unit 36" width. Jet Direct card with 7MB memory installed.
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