A new build is available for PressTouch 1.2.6. PressTouch_1.2.6.dmg solves the problem that occurred with PressTouch 1.2.6 build 51, where the frame direction arrows in the decision list window did not function properly. Find this item under Installers on the Downloads page.

PressTouch_1.2.6.dmg solves the problem that occurs when adding a decision to an empty decision list in PressTouch 1.2.5. It is available for download under Installers on the Downloads page.

The Launchpad, Print and Spot extensions for QuarkXPress 6 are posted under Plug-ins on the Downloads page.

PS/M 8.1 for Mac OS X version 10.4 is released to EP. This PS/M version supports the new Mac OS 10.4 which is not supported by PS/M 8.0. Refer to the PS/M 8.1 Home page.

The new type of PCI slot, PCI Express, on the new Apple Macintosh G5 computer is not compatible with the TSP_U (75/100) that is required for PS/M 8.x. If your configuration requires that the TSP board be installed in the Macintosh G5, you should use only a Mac G5 with a PCI-X slot.

PS/M supported devices is posted under Product bulletins on the Reference page.

PressTouch_1.2.6.dmg solves a color problem that occurred in version 1.2.3, and is posted under Installers on the Downloads page.

Two new updates for PS/M 8.0 are available for PS/M 8 build 294 and can be downloaded from the Updates section on the Downloads page. The document List of available updates on top of PS/M version 8.0 describes these updates.

PressTouch_1.2.3.sitx supports Mac OS X version 10.4, and solves problems with previous PressTouch 1.2.x versions. This item is posted under Installers on the Downloads page.

PS/M 8.1 for Mac OS X version 10.4 is released to beta. This PS/M version supports the new Mac OS 10.4 which is not supported by PS/M 8.0. Information about this new PS/M version is posted in the PS/M 8.1 Home page.

PS/M 8.0 supports Creo Flattener 2.0. Find the application under Installers on the Downloads page. The Creo Flattener 2.0 for PS/M 8.0 technical bulletin describes the application and can be found under Technical bulletins on the Reference page.

Occasionally, hairlines appear between CT and LW on a RIPed image when CT and LW have the same background color. Recommended settings to solve this problem are provided. Find this item under RIP on the Troubleshooting page

PS/M supported devices lists the devices that are supported by PS/M versions 7.x and 8.0. Find this item under Product bulletins on the Reference page.

PS/M 8.0 updates to be installed on PS/M 8 build 294 are available and can be downloaded from the link under Updates on the Downloads page. The document List of available updates on top of PS/M version 8.0 describes these updates.

PressTouch 1.2 crashes with Mac 10.3.x systems and you need to install the PressTouch 1.2.1 application. Find this item under PressTouch on the Troubleshooting page.

RIP Performance in PS/M 8.0 According to Macintosh Models compares the RIP performance in 3 different Macintosh models. Results shows that performance is 3 times faster on Mac G5 Dual 2GHz compared to Mac G4 450 MHz. Find this item under Technical bulletins on the Reference page.

Sometimes there are RIP problems when PS/M 8.0 runs on Mac OS 10.3.2. To solve this problem, you should upgrade to Mac OS 10.3.4. Find this item under RIP on the Troubleshooting page.

Vertical or horizontal white lines appear on a RIPed image displayed by the Preview application. To solve this problem, use the zoom-in button. Find this item under Preview on the Troubleshooting page.

Sometimes there are problems opening a QuarkXPress 4.x/5.x file in QuarkXPress 6.0 (unknown Error 9589). To avoid the error message, you need to define the proper printer as the default printer. Find this item under RIP on the Troubleshooting page.

When a PDF2Go output file is RIPed, sometimes the resulting Brisque job is displayed with lines. Possible causes to this problem are using 2 different resolution values in the 2 RIPs or using a scale value other than 100% in the RIP. Find this item under PDF on the Troubleshooting page.

In PS/M 8.0, the PDF2Go demo license doesn't work. To solve this problem you need to install the PSMupd3 update. Find this item under PDF on the Troubleshooting page.

PS/M 8.0 for OS X released to Full Production is posted under Product status on the Overview page.

An updated version of the PS/M version 8 Release Notes - Multilanguage is posted under Release Notes on the Reference page.

Some files printed to a hot folder defined as an LPR printer do not enter the PS/M queue. To solve this problem you need to install the psm8Upd.pkg.sitx. Find this item under Hot folder on the Troubleshooting page.

The PSM_8_PPDs.dmg for Windows and Mac can be found under PPDs on the Downloads page.

The PS/M version 8.0 User Guide - English has been updated. Find this item under User Guides on the Reference page.

Defining Hot Folder Printers in PS/M 8.0 enables you to print directly to a predefined hot folder from a DTP application. Find this item under Technical Bulletins in the Reference page.

After upgrading to QuarkXPress 6.1, error messages regarding corrupted fonts sometimes appear when printing on Mac OS X. Find this item under RIP in the Troubleshooting page.

PS/M v8.0 Product Specifications can be found under Specifications in the Overview page.

The Activating AppleTalk in Mac OS X document explains how to activate AppleTalk in Mac OS 10.3 (Panther). Find this item under Technical Bulletins in the Reference page.

The TSP/TSP_U Installation Guide describes the various TSP configurations, depending on your Brisque and Macintosh platform, and your output device. The guide includes procedures for installing the TSP/TSP_U board and connecting the TSP cable. Find this item under Installation guides in the Reference page.

PS/M 8 with Lotem 400 Xpose Learning Guide Find this item under Training in the Reference page.

PS/M 8 with Lotem 400 Xpose Instructor Guide Find this item under Training in the Reference page.

Preparing Output Files for Brisque and PS/M Find this item under Training in the Reference page.

To avoid permission limitations in a multi-user environment, it is important that all users have the same user name and password. The document Defining user settings before installing PS/M 8 describes how to define a new user and user settings before installing PS/M 8.0. Find this item under Technical bulletins on the Reference page.

In QuarkXPress 6, incorrect PANTONE colors are printed when different libraries contain the same PANTONE color number. To work around this known QuarkXPress problem, delete the PANTONE color numbers that you do not want from the color list. Find this item under RIP on the Troubleshooting page.

The QuarkXPress 6 with Brisque or PS/M document describes the requirements and improvements when using QuarkXPress 6 with Brisque or PS/M, and several problems and solutions that were identified. Find this item under Technical Bulletins on the Reference page.

PS/M 8.0 for OS X is released to Early Production. Find this item under Product status on the Overview page.

PDFs created in PDF2Go display with lines in Acrobat 6.0. The Adobe workaround for this problem is unchecking Smooth Images and Smooth line art in Acrobat. Find this item under PDF on the Troubleshooting page.

The Installing a New TSP-U Board on Macintosh G5 Computers with PS/M 8.0 Software document provides instructions for removing the existing TSP board and installing a new TSP-U board on Macintosh G5 computers. Find this item under Product bulletins on the Reference page.

The PS/M version 8.0 User Guide - English document is posted on the Reference page.

The PS/M version 8 Release Notes - Multilanguage document is posted on the Reference page. This document highlights the changes and improvements that were made to release 8.0 of the PS/M software.

The Adding hosts in Mac OS X 10.2 document provides instructions for defining a new host in Mac OS X. This item is posted under Mac OS X on the Troubleshooting page.

Handling transparency files with PS/M 8. When PS/M RIPs Adobe files that contain transparent text on top of images or vignettes, or text on top of transparent images, the text appears jagged in the resulting image. This item is posted under RIP issues on the Troubleshooting page.

UmaxSOHO-USB04 Four-Port USB Hub recommended for use with PS/M 8.0. We recommended the use of the UMAXSOHO-USB04 FOUR-Port USB hub after succesful test results were achieved with PS/M 8.0a11 using RIP, FAF, and InkPro USB software access keys (HASP4-type). This item is posted on the Reference page.

The PS/M 8.0 Product Support Plan document, which is posted on the Overview page, captures the high level strategy and the support objectives for PS/M version 8.0.

The PS/M version 8.0 What's New PowerPoint presentation is posted on the Reference page.

The PS/M 8.0 Beta site opens on TechPlanet, 28 May 2003.