Rip software

Mutz · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 09:30 AM

I have a HP z6100 a hp5000 and a mimaki jv3-160sp running with postershop.
I absoluty hate the software... it's user interface isn't logical at all, it crahes all the time (costing money) and i can't even make my own icc-profiles with it without putting alot of money to buy production house...

Before the economocalypse i was dtp-operator on OSX, now i'm stuck between windows XP and lousy software. Is there any alternatives for postershop? Preferably osx software? Or a PC-program with a good UI?

Thanks in advance

sgo · #2 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 11:21 AM

Try Caldera (can instal on OSX or Kubuntu Lynux). We use Caldera for 2 years now, really work well. Drive 2 printers simultaneously (Z6100 and CP64). Weary easy to build icc with EasyMedia.

Alex

Ian Mackenzie · #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 11:39 AM

EFI Fiery XF can drive all 3 of your printers.
We have this product in over 500 sites driving HP printers (6100, 5000, 5500)today in the US.

To take a look at the GUI, you can see an online overview on our web site.

Feel free to contact me for details.

XF-Website_Demo

FineEye | EFI Fiery® XF

KimSaks · #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 04:11 PM

Caldera is a great software for running inkjet machines. It has a very friendly user interface and I've yet to see it have any serious issues. By far a much better UI than Postershop!
Call or write to me, I can arrange a demo.
KJ Saks
kimsaks619@aol.com
702-561-5936

comholt · #5 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 01:11 PM

Both the EFI software and Caldera software will run under the Mac OS. I am familiar with both RIPs, though I have much more experience with EFI (8 years). I have installed EFI for both the Z6100 and the DJ5000 with success. The EFI software also takes advantage of the embeddd spectro in the Z6100. I have also installed Postershop with Mimaki. I agree that the interface is a bit opaque. EFI's is much better in my opinion. Are you using an integrated cutter with the Mimaki? The current version of the EFI software doesn't support the integrated cutter.

If you'd like to discuss further or arrange a live demo, let me know.

Clark
415-382-8681
clark@spectraflow.com

stevebe · #6 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 06:01 PM

hi i am after a copy of postershop and wondered if you would be kind to send me a coppie of it with serial code
email adress is steveba26@hoymail.co.uk

Pspnt · #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 10:23 AM

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andyplowman · #8 (**permalink**) 01-28-2010, 06:20 AM

We supply Original HP inks for the Z6100 at £135. You can contact me on a.plowman@sourcemedia.co.uk if this is a saving to you.

edwinb · #9 (**permalink**) 01-28-2010, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Mackenzie

EFI Fiery XF can drive all 3 of your printers.
We have this product in over 500 sites driving HP printers (6100, 5000, 5500)today in the US.

To take a look at the GUI, you can see an online overview on our web site.

Feel free to contact me for details.

XF-Website_Demo

FineEye | EFI Fiery® XF

I second Ians view and the Efi rip can run on mac and windows with the same look and feel so you can switch easily
Edwin

mattbeals · #10 (**permalink**) 01-28-2010, 09:17 AM

ProofMaster , give those guys a shot.