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Hi, I want to share a question with you: how far we are of can work in prepress with free software? I mean, the freeware competitors of the prepress standard software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Indesign, Preps) are usable in prepress? For example, Gimp instead of Photoshop. Its supposed...

Thanks for answering. Yes, i know the basic answer: rip is an interpretor turning files into a format a device can use. But this definition applies too for a standard printer driver. So my question is, which is the difference between a rip and the standard printer driver (a epson one, for...

Maybe this is a mad post, but I have some doubts about rips. Please, forgive me if im too ignorant. Let’s suppose we have to answer some questions like that: 1- If I have a inkjet CTP like the Epson 7900, do I need a rip to obtain plates? Answer: Yes, you need a rip. 2 – Why? Answer: To make...

Hi, Thanks everybody for answers. My local distributor of Harlequin tells me i need to upgrade my Harlequin to latest version and purchase a plug-in for the Epson (near to 4000 euros). If this is true, maybe is better to migrate to EFi or another cheaper rip.

Hi, I discovered this page few days ago and i like it very much. That's my first post. I'm working in graphic arts school in Mallorca (Spain). I usually teach text and tipography, but now i'm helping to improve our prepress system. I'm not an expert on this and i have some doubts: We are...