Here we go again
Here we go again
- Subject: Here we go again
- From: Zale <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:01:59 -0800
In watching this list I have seen much conversation regarding who likes what
profile creator to use as well as what rip is the best. Unfortunately, not
much has focused on exactly what I am looking for. While I seem to have
narrowed my focus to the iprofile bundle, I am still wracked with doubt
having been burnt(?) by my purchase of the CBMB. At that time it seemed like
the way to go - but since that purchase(18 months ago) the landscape has
shifted to other areas, thus my Spectrolino choice. I am really not
interested in constantly purchasing software and hardware but in finding a
quality product and a reputable vendor who should be around long enough for
me to get past the learning curve. Like most of you our office is littered
with products purchased which were good ideas with either bad
implementations or excessive marketing hype. I'd love to end that cycle but
I am realistic.
I am also purchasing an Epson 7500 printer and an NT server to act as the
rip. I am more in the dark here as there is not a lot of activity
(conversation) that I am aware of regarding rips. Sales people have said
that Best is the way to go with CGI's O.R.I.S coming up frequently. How
(where) do I cut through the hype and get solid information? Do any of you
have relevant experiences that you are willing to share?
We are a photo graphic studio with 90% of our output to be used in CMYK. We
are using 3+ different separators, 6+ printers and a myriad of magazines. So
we need to "tune" in to these vendors as best as is possible to keep
producing a quality product. Up to this point CDMB has not really failed us
- but we feel that we need more abilities in reading data, creating,
altering and automating profiles than we presently have.
My question is this - before I commit to another $20m+ - am I looking for
the right software/equipment in both the profiling aspect as well as the
rips? Is there any place to find direct comparisons? And can any one give
me solid advice on how to cut through the marketing hype and narrow this
search down? My biggest problem with the rips is SERVICE - the two I'm
looking at are not supported as well as I would like for the comfort level I
need. Money is always important but quality will always makes the
difference.
I would appreciate any help possible.
Thanks