Recent content by steveput

Thank you, that is informative. I guess I don't have to feel like a total dinosaur because I still run film.

I don't think that's an option - I provide film to a variety of users, like letterpress, silkscreen, and offset printers who still make their own plates. It seems like old technology and I'm looking for something to recommend in case my equipment breaks down. I don't know if there are...

I currently use an imagesetter to produce film positive output with up to a 200-line screen. Is there any alternative to high resolution imaging that does not require using a chemical processor?

I am using an old Star 400 RIP with an Accuset 1000. It is set to Ethertalk Phase 2. I want to change it to TCP/IP so I can send files directly from Mac OSX (right now I am going through a PC with PC MacLan). I understand about adding an IP address to the user boot file. But I can't find a file...

I have an Accuset 1000. I cannot load film without getting a media error. Most of the time after pressing 'load', after about 5 seconds the film will jerk and start feeding for either around 5 seconds or one minute, then it will get a media error. It will NOT do the normal thing of letting go of...

Re: how to convert PDF text to vector outlines - and other elements I think this method is easier than the others: (I tested this using Acrobat 7 professional on the Mac) -- Open PDF file in Acrobat -- Save As 'Encapsulated Postscript' format -- Select the "Settings" button -- Uncheck 'Convert...