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kelticsylk

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Full Size Track Plan
« on: April 22, 2013, 10:17:41 PM »
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Rather than redo that whole 8.5" x 11" puzzle tiles I did the last time, I went with a full size 36" x 192". I had heard it was possible, and a guy at Staples seemed to agree with me, but told me to call back Monday to speak to The Guy.. Today I spoke with The Guy and he said "We are not able to do that".

Where did you get you full size plans printed at?
Did they have a maximum length they would print?

I REALLY don't want to go the puzzle route again.

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Re: Full Size Track Plan
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 10:21:16 PM »
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The printers probably have some memory limit that puts a ceiling on the length, but if you go to a banner printer, they are probably more used to the idea of really long prints.

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Re: Full Size Track Plan
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2013, 12:02:43 AM »
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I have had them printed at FedEx Kinkos. It was 75 cents a square foot. The plotter size (width) determines one dimension and the paper roll length the other. I doubt that memory will be a big issue since it is mainly lines, but I could be wrong.

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Re: Full Size Track Plan
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2013, 01:40:42 AM »
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Thank you. I'll try Kinko's tomorrow morning.

I appreciate the help.

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Re: Full Size Track Plan
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2013, 06:48:50 AM »
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If you know any builders/architechts,  ask where they get blueprints done----those shops usually have large plotters.
Another option is the folks who do vehicle graphics

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Re: Full Size Track Plan
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2013, 07:19:42 AM »
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Rather than redo that whole 8.5" x 11" puzzle tiles I did the last time, I went with a full size 36" x 192". I had heard it was possible, and a guy at Staples seemed to agree with me, but told me to call back Monday to speak to The Guy.. Today I spoke with The Guy and he said "We are not able to do that".

Where did you get you full size plans printed at?
Did they have a maximum length they would print?

I REALLY don't want to go the puzzle route again.

Find your nearest FedEx/Kinkos. The plotter at the one near me was able to print my 36"x80" plan in one continuous sheet so i'm sure yours would be just as simple.


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