QTR-Quadtone RIP

Roy,

Thanks for that information.  I just looked at my original post and realized I'd omitted the 
info on what system I use - Mac OS 10.4.9 on G4s and G5s.

The Epson 4000 I have was acquired from the son of a woman who died, and was only on 
it's first ink cartridges when I got it last month.  Great deal, although the son knows 
nothing about it, so how do I check to see if it has an Ethernet card?  Is there a physical 
inspection I can make?

Also, where can I learn how to apply the wireless aspects mentioned?  I have WiFi at the 
studio, although it's a Buffalo G540 (I think) provided by my cable company, not the Apple 
Airport.  Among the many things I regularly do and use in computers, my area of least 
knowledge is Ethernet/wireless and connectivity, just so you know.

Also, since I network it on WiFi, I have a spare Ethernet port on my G4 (which I use as the 
print sending unit in my workflow).  Would a crossover cable to the 4000 work? 

Thanks, and I look forward to your input.

Jeff Behm


--- In QuadtoneRIP@...m, Roy Harrington <roy@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> The firewire restriction is a Mac OS X issue.  Epson uses a proprietary 
> protocol for the
> firewire port.  So the generic OS X firewire driver that is available 
> for QTR usage doesn't
> work with Epsons.   Performance-wise I don't think there's any downside 
> for using USB
> but of course you do have to re-plug things.  I've used powered hubs 
> without trouble.
> 
> I happen to have my 4000 in another room and connect via the USB port 
> on my Airport.
> You could do this wirelessly or with an ethernet cable.  (wireless may 
> be somewhat slower).
> 
> Coincidentally , on Windows we're able to tap into the lower part of 
> the Epson driver
> so firewire is supported on windows.
> 
> Roy
>