robert@iceman.cs.unlv.edu (Robert Cray) (08/15/88)
Does anyone know anything about this beast? I think it may be manufactured by imagen, and is supposedly 90+ ppm. I've already talked (and talked) with the kodak rep about it, I'm mainly curious if anyone actually has one, does it work with your software, etc. Info on any other high end postscript printers appreciated. Also if anyone has an ln03 -> postscript program I'd love to hear about it (I already know about the lps40 stuff, which cannot (legally) be used for non DEC printers). --robert -- robert@jimi.cs.unlv.edu cray%lvva.span@sds.sdsc.edu
ldh@hcx1.SSD.HARRIS.COM (08/17/88)
>/* ---------- "Kodak postscript printer" ---------- */ >Does anyone know anything about this beast? I think it may be manufactured >by imagen, and is supposedly 90+ ppm. I've already talked (and talked) I remember seing this printer mentioned somewhere (EE Times), but I don't remember all the details ... however I do remember it being >90 ppm. I can not guarantee it, but having worked for Kodak a few years ago I am pretty sure that they DO NOT use anyone elses stuff. For heaven's sake ... they already make (using all of their own components) a complete line of copiers ... it was just a matter of time before they expanded ... Leo
scott@capone.uucp (Scott Holt) (08/17/88)
In article <126000003@hcx1> ldh@hcx1.SSD.HARRIS.COM writes: > >>/* ---------- "Kodak postscript printer" ---------- */ >>Does anyone know anything about this beast? I think it may be manufactured >>by imagen, and is supposedly 90+ ppm. I've already talked (and talked) > >I remember seing this printer mentioned somewhere (EE Times), but I don't >remember all the details ... however I do remember it being >90 ppm. I can not >guarantee it, but having worked for Kodak a few years ago I am pretty sure that >they DO NOT use anyone elses stuff. For heaven's sake ... they already make >(using all of their own components) a complete line of copiers ... it was just >a matter of time before they expanded ... > > >Leo The printer I think you're refering to is the 1392 model 24. It's not a "true" postscript printer, but uses Ultrascript. The printing mechanisms are Kodak but the RIP is Imagen's (though I'm not sure if it was made especially for Kodak). It also does a number of other emulations. At first glance the printer looks pretty impressive. It supports duplex printing and will even staple your output for you. The RIP has 5 680xxs (I am not sure which one), but I bet that each one is needed to keep up with the rated 92ppm. I haven't had a second glance yet. -Scott Holt ---------- Obligitory Disclaimer: The statements made in this article are my impressions and opinions. They may have not actual relationship to the truth or the official opinions of my employer. ---------- Scott Holt, Systems Analyst scott@capone.gatech.edu Georgia Tech Office of Computing Services Atlanta, GA 30332-0275 404-894-4660
mark@imagen.UUCP (Mark Peek) (08/18/88)
In article <126000003@hcx1>, ldh@hcx1.SSD.HARRIS.COM writes: > > >/* ---------- "Kodak postscript printer" ---------- */ > >Does anyone know anything about this beast? I think it may be manufactured > >by imagen, and is supposedly 90+ ppm. I've already talked (and talked) > > I remember seing this printer mentioned somewhere (EE Times), but I don't > remember all the details ... however I do remember it being >90 ppm. I can not > guarantee it, but having worked for Kodak a few years ago I am pretty sure that > they DO NOT use anyone elses stuff. For heaven's sake ... they already make > (using all of their own components) a complete line of copiers ... it was just > a matter of time before they expanded ... > Leo I hate to disagree with you, BUT...IMAGEN does OEM the Image Processor to Kodak for their Ektaprint 1392 Printer. It now features a 68020, imPRESS, UltraScript (tm), various other emulators, a lot of memory (I'm not sure what the final configuration has in it) and approx. 92 ppm throughput. It is intended for demand publishing systems but I've been known to run C listings and manual pages out on it when I don't feel like waiting around :-). We have been shipping systems to Kodak since late 1986 so the product has been available for some time but Kodak usually sells it with their Ektaprint Publishing System. Contact Kodak for more information. Mark ---- Name: Mark Peek Mail: Imagen Corp. 2650 San Tomas Expressway, P.O. Box 58101 Santa Clara, CA 95052-8101 AT&T: (408) 986-9400 UUCP: ...{decvax,ucbvax}!decwrl!imagen!mark
hwt@leibniz.UUCP (Henry Troup) (08/22/88)
From the June 20, 1988 'Seybold Report on Publishing Systems', p32 Kodak adds Imagen's UltraScript to 1392 - fastest PostScript printer yet. ...Kodak has licensed the UltraScript PostScript interpreter from Imagen... The PostScript version of the 1392, dubbed the Model 24 replaces the RIP of the existing models 14 and 14E. The new RIP upgrades the hardware to a 68020 processor and 18 MB or RAM... The new RIP reportedly drives the engine at near its rated speed of 92 pages per minute, even in PostScript. As we've reported before, the 1392 is not only fast, is also provides the duplex and finishing (slip-sheeting, collating, and stapling) capabilities that separate on-demand primters from most ofiice printers. Its duty cycle is a recommended 1,000,000 images a month. ...Sechduled to be made available in the third quarter of this year, the Model 24 will start at $190,000, the same price as the current model. Exerpted without permision. Henry Troup Bell Northern Research Not the opinion of my employer. utgpu!bnr-vpa!bnr-di!leibniz!hwt