Since I know very little about computers, etc., I have not followed this
subject very closely, but I have a thought that I would like to share.

If I am correct, the big problems are that a printer is needed that
will handle the width of the paper, allow the tab to pass through and
allow continuous feed.  Someone recently mentioned the idea of a printer
for CAD (Compuer Aided Drawing).

I work at the University of North Dakota, (Brrrrrrrr!) and with the
continuous advancements in technology, there are constant upgrades being
made to equipment here at the U, so there are always lots of outdated or
unwanted computer related equipment items in "surplus equipment."  I would
think that some other members would have a similar source.  Judging from
the "high-tech" and knowledgeable discussions I see from the group, they
must have some access to fancy equipment.  Perhaps if those of us who work
at such an institution were to check around, we may find what the group is
looking for.

If someone would let me know the specifics of what is needed from a
printer, I would be happy to check our surplus inventory from time to
time.  I could also check with some of our computer experts to see if
they have answers to your questions, which mean nothing to me.  (I am a
Pinsetter Technician, more commonly referred to as a "bowling mechanic"
and computer talk is as foreign to me as the technical parts of pinsetters
are foreign to computer people.  I'm lucky to find my e-mail in the
morning!)    :-D

It also happens that my brother is a Computer Scientist at the University
of Minnesota.  I would be please to pass along your information to him for
his thoughts.  I don't know squat about the computing systems he uses, but
I do know that he designs programs to evaluate data from medical research.
Maybe he can help.

Please feel free to send me whatever you want on this subject.  Maybe
we'll get lucky and find some answers.

Mark Van Essen