Hell 245 Scanner/Recorder

Imagesetter Type | Connectivity | Performance | Usage | Limitations | Resources

Imagesetter Type

Initial testing by Nicholas Woollard.

Connectivity

• 1-bit TIFF to a Chameleon RIP
• 1293 and 2587 dpi resolutions
• RIP details:
  • Chameleon RIP (Harlequin-based)
  • DEC Alpha 2100a
  • 2 x 275MHz CPUs
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 4 + 2 GB Storage
  • CDDI network connection

Performance

Notes from Woollard:

• The files processed without an interpretation error and generated output that, using the roam feature (the Chameleon is based on an old version of the Harlequin RIP), didn't appear to show any artifacts or other undesirable effects.
• However, the RIP used a full sheet of film despite the smaller image size. It was also positive, not negative. There was no slug line indication of color. It was hard to judge speed due to the size difference between the full image and actual image size.
• Nevertheless, it's possible that the film size and positive/negative issues are controllable via page setups in the RIP. As well, Preps includes the color separation in the slug line and Prinergy respects it.

Usage

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Limitations

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Resources

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