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Cheap Postscript Inkjets?
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May 22, 2002, 07:45 AM
 
I'm looking for a cheap (<£250) inkjet solution with PostScript, probably using one of the consumer-level Epson models. Does anyone here have any experience of this stuff?

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May 22, 2002, 09:32 AM
 
To my knowledge, there is no inkjet printer with on-board PostScript interpreter (although high-end inkjet printers often come with a separate PostScript RIP such as Fiery)

I have as Epson Stylus Photo 1270 and I've purchased Power RIP software from iProof Systems (about $400 CAN) and I am very happy with this setup. This is a true PostScript level 3 interpreter but it uses your Mac to RIP the job and then send it in a language that your printer can understand. It's not as fast as a dedicated RIP but it is far cheaper.

You should check iProof web site: http://www.iproofsystems.com

Hope this helps.

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May 23, 2002, 04:10 AM
 
Do you know what the lowest Epson model that will work with this RIP is, or does it work with all of them?

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May 23, 2002, 04:13 AM
 
Duh, sorry -- it's on the iProof website. Thanks, man.

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May 23, 2002, 11:22 AM
 
Anyone got any experience of the iProof RIP / Epson Printers? I'm looking for info on ease of use & print quality vs price.

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