chrisb@hubcap.clemson.edu (Chris B.) (02/02/90)
We have a new Versatec 36" color electrostatic plotter at our Computer Center connected to our IBM/370 mainframe, and our VAX/VMS system. Would it be possible to print either GIF, TIFF, or IMG format images on this printer ??? I have been reading this group for some time, and have NEVER EVER EVER heard anybody ask this before. ANY info. appreciated... Leads on shareware, PD, or personal collection software much appreciated. Please help. Thank You. Chris Behrens ChrisB@Hubcap.Clemson.Edu
bianco@cs.odu.edu (David J. Bianco) (02/02/90)
Just as a lead to shareware, keep your eye out for a program called GIFDOT.ZIP. It is supposed to allow you to print gifs on a dot matrix printer. I only have CGA so dont mess with GIFS much so I cant tell you how good/bad the program is. Sorry. It should be available on some of your local bulletin boards.
dean.milner@canremote.uucp (DEAN MILNER) (02/25/90)
To: bianco@cs.odu.edu I have tried GIF's on CGA. Some don't turn out too badly and others are unviewable. It depends on the colors and detail of the original GIF as well as the original mode intended. I have also tried GIFDOT on an Epson EX1000. It is passable but for good definition you'de better have a good ribbon. Again it seems to depend on the individual GIF how well it turns out. <wdm> --- ~ EZ-Reader 1.21 ~ p SysOp @ COLOSSUS Remote Access Data System ~ QNet 2.04: MUI Sydney, NS (902) 564-5022 CB Hub via NorthAmeriNet