[stitzlein]

does anyone have experience or a recommendation for a tabloid (11x17) capable inkjet for osx that can handle postscript from indesign or quark? hp's 1220c/ps has postscript through classic only-which isn't a good solution for me.

[veryniceguy2002]

Originally posted by stitzlein:
does anyone have experience or a recommendation for a tabloid (11x17) capable inkjet for osx that can handle postscript from indesign or quark? hp's 1220c/ps has postscript through classic only-which isn't a good solution for me.

Are you sure? I thought that 1220c/ps has built-in PostScript? If you have the printer's PPD file it should be able to print from the print center and select the printer's PPD file.

Anyway, PostScript capable ink-jet printer for tabloid (or A3 for the matter)... I did a fair amount to research, and this is what I know:

Canon: don't have any printer support PostScript.

Epson: Stylus colour 2100/2200 has an add-on software for PostScript printing. However the information I can get hold on about that software is virtually none. It seems it only works on OS 9

HP: Deskjet cp1700ps support PostScript (software RIP, not sure if it is OS X compatible) Also high end business-oriented inkjet printer such as Business Inject 2600 or 3000 do support PostScript level 3. No idea how good/bad the Mac OS X support (it's out of my budget )


Unfortunately it isn't easy to get a PostScript capable inkjet printer at a reasonable cost... it seems either printer manufacturer thinks only business customers interested in PostScript, or Adobe still charging too much for the PostScript licensing...

Hope this helps.

[Back up 15 and punt]

Originally posted by stitzlein:
does anyone have experience or a recommendation for a tabloid (11x17) capable inkjet for osx that can handle postscript from indesign or quark? hp's 1220c/ps has postscript through classic only-which isn't a good solution for me.

Actually the CP1700 is OS X compatible with Postscript but this printer may not give you the quality that you are seeking. This printer uses four seperate cartridges compared to the Designjet 10ps which uses six seperate cartridges. For high quality professional work I would recommend a Designjet but maybe the CP1700 will work for you.