Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 9/3/02 8:59:37 AM, dan_honemann@... writes:

>Does a RIP like ImagePrint obviate the need for custom printer/paper 
>profiles, or do the two work in tandem?  I know that IP will respect 
>embedded profiles, and I believe that Colorbyte supplies profiles of 
>its own for various printer/paper combinations.  But I'm not sure if 
>the profiles are a requirement or just an option.
 
A RIP offers various capabilities, and the profiles utilize those 
capabilities. Black and white can be simpler that color, and presets may be 
all you need, as with the Piezography system.

C. David Tobie
Design Cooperative
CDTobie@...