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Laser printers up to A3 (copy5c, Ij5b,...). Tip: print a few A3 'poster as paper' copies as gift to interested parties. PlottersOFI: loc:C4 (AGDAMM, AOplus) bought from [my] FRVS grant, controlled access and printing secured for free. ® or loc:B204 (NLP, AO). PlottersOUVT: loc:CPS , wide range of papers, , cost pre-calculation by Inet. Print by organizers not recommended (possible surprise on the spot). ® Hint: printing on textile for easy transfer. 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