Digital BW, The Print

On Friday, May 9, 2003, at 04:21  PM, Duncan Staples wrote:

> I have always associated RIP with a dedicated box that processes the
> file prior to printing.  Decreases print times etc.  I am also
> getting the feeling that many people in the group are using the RIP
> primarily for the driver and not the pre-print processing.  Am I
> missing something or am I on track?

  the RIP's discussed here, Imageprint, PosterPrint, Colorburst et al 
are not dedicated boxes. Hardware RIP's are usually associated with 
Imagesetters. The RIP's talked about here are software.  People are 
enjoying RIP's for more than the original purposes required in the 
prepress/offset press industry. exciting and expensive.

you will find a ton of info here:  and a discussion on RIP's for fine 
art printing in today's archives.
http://www.lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/colorsync-users

also might want to read the epson wide format list.

Carolyn