Will Thompson
Well Known Member
I have several Real world questions about operation.
So , Edwin,there are 2 fundamental differences in rips
one is targetted at display graphics- onyx , photogate and proofmaster for example
theis first groups primary aim to provide tiling , banners, full gamut use
operation can be very interactive
and the second is targetted at proof print production, GMG and Efi for example
the second groups primary purpose is to produce an exact colour match to a printing standard on a maximum size of a printing plate with a certification strip and measurement system to maintain and very compliance.
operation is generally server based and automated
So , Edwin,
The Epsons can be purchased without the RIP software. That's what Will has done with his 9600. But what's the loss for him as a photographer who is doing his own work or for some one else? Is it just that there will be some question when another set of prints are required 6 months down the road? Doesn't Epson, for example have their own certification strip?
Are the RIPS sold to art photographers where the printer is the primary output essentially for just allowing arranging of many various print sizes and different images to be fitted on the paper or resized using better algorithms. IOW, why go beyond what the printer software provides? Imageprint, I understand has there own curves for many papers.
Asher