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~4Dgifts/toolbox/src/printers supported.devices.list
Here's the new version, avail as always from bent.esd:/d/dist/impressario/docs/
supported.devices.list
Dave
This is the list of all printers supported by SGI, with notes about
which are obsolete and which are supported by Impressario version 1.2.
If you have comments or suggestions, please send them to
sgi.engr.impressario@sgi.com!
Cheers,
Stan Jensen and Dave Story
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Revision History:
May 2, 1994 -- factualized Tek printer descriptions
April 25, 1994 -- added LaserWriter Pro 630 to list
April 15, 1994 -- added Phaser 300 RX and HP DeskJet 560C
April 7, 1994 -- added Impressario 1.2 devices, brought all up to date.
January 21, 1994 -- added list of scanners to bottom.
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NOTE: Impressario 1.1 is supported on IRIX 4.0.5 through 5.1, inclusive.
Impressario 1.2 is supported on IRIX 5.2 and beyond.
NOTE: Laser Printer Support (SC4-LPS-x, aka "Transcript") is no longer sold
on IRIX 5.x, but the Impressario Server obsoletes it. Impressario
has "psroff", all the LPS-supported printers, 22 Adobe fonts, and is
priced $300 less than LPS.
NOTE: The VME parallel board (P4-PCI1, aka "Ikon board") is not supported
by Impressario. The parallel interface must be a built-in /dev/plp.
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COLOR PRINTERS:
Fujix Pictrography 3000
Technology: Silver Halide/Laser Diode
Quality: 320 dpi -- Unbelievable Quality! EASILY Photo quality!
Theoretical Performance: 2 mpp, 9x11" is maximum paper size
Actual Performance: 3 mpp - limited by slow SCSI receiver
Fixed Cost: ?? ~$20,000 ??
Variable costs: ~$4.00/page
Interface: SCSI (single-ended)
Weight: 115 lbs, self standing floor unit
Notes: This is the best quality digital color printer available today
on our platform.
Notes: Uses Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: Requires GW Hannaway driver from GW Hannaway, at extra cost.
Contact info@gwha.com for more information.
HP DeskJet 500C
Technology: Inkjet
Quality: 300 dpi, 3 color
Theoretical Performance: 7 mpp in presentation mode
Actual Performance: 7 mpp using Impressario
Fixed costs: $500 (varies wildly)
Variable costs: about $0.25/page for full coverage
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: best results on treated paper, but will do plain paper
Notes: solid blacks on plain paper look like dark khaki
HP DeskJet 550C
HP DeskJet 560C (obsoletes 550C as of 3/94)
Technology: Inkjet
Quality: 300 dpi, 4 color
Theoretical Performance: 7 mpp in presentation mode
Actual Performance: 7 mpp using Impressario
Fixed costs: $700 (varies wildly)
Variable costs: about $0.25/page for full coverage
Interface: Parallel
Weight: 15 lbs
Notes: Uses Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: best results on treated paper, but will do plain paper
Notes: slightly better quality than H-P DJ 500C
Notes: Install 560C as a 550C until next release of Impressario.
HP DeskJet 1200C
Technology: Inkjet
Quality: 300 dpi, 4 color
Theoretical Performance: 2 mpp in good quality mode.
Actual Performance: 2 mpp using Impressario
Fixed costs: $1300 (varies wildly)
Variable costs: about $0.25/page for full coverage
Interface: Parallel
Weight: 15 lbs
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: best results on treated paper, but will do plain paper
Notes: MUCH better quality than H-P DJ 500C and 550C
HP PaintJet XL300
Technology: Inkjet
Quality: 300 dpi, 4 color
Theoretical Performance: 2-4 mpp
Real-World Performance: 2-4 mpp using Impressario
Fixed costs: $2500 ???
Variable costs: about $0.25/page for full coverage
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: there is a slow built-in PostScript option for $1500
Notes: best results on treated paper, but will do plain paper
Notes: very good quality on H-P transparency material
HP DesignJet 650C
Size: Large free-standing plotter capable of 36x44" color plots.
Technology: Inkjet
Quality: 300 dpi, 4 color
Theoretical Performance: varies wildly by page size
Fixed costs: $8K or $10K for 24" (D) or 36" (E) size plotter
Variable costs: varies a lot by page size, but within inkjet category
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: best results on treated paper, but will do plain paper
Notes: This is an excellent plotter device, great, consistent color.
Notes: Impressario can't autorecognize HPGL: To send HPGL,
you have to set printer-specific options to specify HPGL data.
This is done via the GUI options panel, and can be toggled.
Note that turning on HPGL mode disables all other file formats.
Kodak XL7700 and XLT7720
Technology: Dye Sublimation
Quality: 200 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 5 mpp
Actual Performance: not rated
Fixed Cost: $24895
Variable costs: $3.50/page
Interface: SCSI (single-ended)
Weight: 115 lbs
Notes: IRIX 4 drivers accept only SGI Images, no PostScript.
Notes: IRIX 5 no longer includes old drivers for XL7700.
Notes: Requires GW Hannaway driver from GW Hannaway, at extra cost.
Contact info@gwha.com for more information.
Notes: GWHA driver uses Impressario PostScript RIP
Seiko CH-6104 "Professional ColorPoint"
Technology: Dye Sublimation
Quality: 300 ppi. 32 bits per pixel! near-photo quality
Theoretical Performance: 3 mpp
Actual Performance: 5 mpp - due to slow SCSI receiver
Fixed Cost: $8495 (SGI Mktg. Code "CH6104-SGI-1")
Variable costs: $2.50/page
Interface: SCSI (single-ended)
Weight: 44 lbs (small!)
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: special paper, comes in A, A4, Legal, B4 sizes
Notes: Requires Impressario 1.1 or later.
Notes: Printer support software bundled with printer when
sold through ExpressWare: "SeikoPrint for Impressario."
Seiko 55x4 -- OBSOLETE
Technology: Thermal transfer
Quality: 300 dpi
Variable costs: $0.70/page
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Treated paper (rollfed)
Notes: No PostScript RIP, supported only for SGI images.
Notes: *** Driver NOT SHIPPED in Irix 5.1 and later! ***
Tektronix 4693 -- OBSOLETE
Technology: Thermal wax transfer
Quality: 300 dpi
Interface: Parallel
Notes: replaced by Tektronix Phaser II series (model 4694)
Notes: No PostScript RIP, supported only for SGI images.
Notes: *** Driver NOT SHIPPED in Irix 5.1 and later! ***
Tektronix Phaser II SX
Technology: Thermal wax transfer
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 2 mpp
Actual Performance: 2 mpp - using Impressario
Fixed Cost: $4995 (SGI Mktg. Code "4694SX")
Variable costs: $0.50/page
Interface: Parallel
Weight: 73 lbs
Notes: Treated paper
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: uses Impressario PostScript RIP!
Notes: very reliable device; excellent quality on paper/transparency
Notes: Hot tip: blow between transparency sheets to prevent jams.
Tektronix Phaser IIPXi -- OBSOLETE
Technology: Thermal wax transfer
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 2 mpp
Actual Performance: n/a
Fixed Cost: $7995
Variable costs: $0.50/page
Interface: Parallel, AppleTalk, serial, network adapter (4511A)
Notes: Treated paper
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: built-in PostScript interpreter, slower than 200i
Notes: Obsolete, Replaced by Phaser 200i.
Tektronix Phaser 200i and 200e
Technology: Thermal wax transfer
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 1 mpp
Actual Performance: n/a
Fixed Cost: $5995 (Sold by ExpressWare)
Variable costs: $0.50/page
Interface: Parallel, AppleTalk, serial, network adapter (4511A)
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: Treated paper, but can do plain paper with special ribbon
Notes: built-in PostScript interpreter, 200e is slower than 200i
Notes: Uses commodity AMD 29000 CPU for PS interpreter
Tektronix Phaser III RX
Tektronix Phaser 300 RX (obsoletes Phaser III RX -- as of late 93??)
Technology: Phase-change ink-jet
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 2-8 mpp by paper size, quality
Actual Performance: 2-8 mpp by paper size, quality
Fixed Cost: $7995 (SGI Mktg. Code "4698RX")
Variable costs: $0.25/page
Interface: Parallel
Weight: 90 lbs
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: Plain paper, will do up to 12x18" paper sizes
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: Phaser 300 is more reliable, faster than Phaser III
Tektronix Phaser III PXi -- OBSOLETE
Technology: Phase-change ink-jet
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 2-8 mpp
Actual Performance: n/a
Fixed Cost: $9995 (SGI Mktg. Code "4698PXI")
Variable costs: $0.25/page
Interface: Parallel, AppleTalk, serial, network adapter (4511A)
Weight: 90 lbs
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: Same print engine as Phaser III RX
Notes: uses commodity 16MHz AMD 29000 for PostScript RIP
Notes: Obsolete, Replaced by Phaser 300i
Tektronix Phaser 300i
Technology: Phase-change ink-jet
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 2-8 mpp
Actual Performance: n/a
Fixed Cost: $9995 (Sold by SGI ExpressWare)
Variable costs: $0.25/page
Interface: Parallel, AppleTalk, serial, network adapter (4511A)
Weight: 90 lbs
Notes: Plain paper
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: uses commodity 20MHz AMD 29000 for PostScript RIP
Tektronix Phaser IISD and IISDX
Technology: Dye Sublimation
Quality: 300 ppi
Theoretical Performance: 3 mpp
Actual Performance: n/a
Fixed Cost: $9995 (SGI Mktg. Code "4684")
Variable costs: $2.25/page
Interface: Parallel, AppleTalk, serial, network adapter (4511A)
Weight: 73 lbs
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: uses commodity 20MHz AMD 29000 for PostScript RIP
Tektronix Phaser 480
Technology: Dye Sublimation
Quality: 300 ppi
Theoretical Performance: 3-6 mpp, depending on paper size
Actual Performance: n/a
Fixed Cost: ?? $14,000 ??
Variable costs: $2.25/page - $6.00/page depending on size
Interface: Parallel, AppleTalk, serial, network adapter (4511A)
Weight: 73 lbs
Notes: requires Impressario and "Phaser Print for Impressario"
Notes: uses commodity AMD 29000 CPU for built-in PostScript interpreter
Notes: Supports up to 12x18" dye sublimation output!
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MONOCHROME/GRAYSCALE PRINTERS:
Apple LaserWriter Plus, II, IINT, IINTX, IIf, and IIg
Apple LaserWriter Pro 630 -- install as IIg
Interface: LaserWriters are serial port only.
Notes: Requires Impressario.
Notes: All laserwriters report full device status,
and accept all Impressario file formats.
Genicom 9170-02 -- 600x600 dpi version of older 9170
Genicom 9170-01 (was "SRS Imager 17D-II")
Technology: Laser
Quality: 600 x 600, except original 9170-01 which was 600x300
Theoretical Performance: 17 ppm (and it really goes that fast!)
Fixed cost: $5995 (SGI Mktg. Code "9170-01")
Variable costs: $0.05/page
Interface: SCSI (single-ended)
Weight: 97 lbs
Notes: Plain paper
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: Incredibly fast!!!
Notes: Requires Impressario and "SRS Print for Impressario"
OR "GenicomPrint 1.1 for Impressario"
Notes: GenicomPrint Software is included with printer when purchased
through ExpressWare.
Genicom 9080-01
Technology: Laser
Quality: 600 x 600 dpi
Theoretical Performance: 8 ppm
Fixed cost: $4995 (Sold by Expressware)
Variable costs: $0.05/page
Interface: SCSI (single-ended)
Weight: 40 lbs
Notes: Plain paper, will do A3/B-size (11x17)
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: Recommended for all B-size uses: fastest on B-size paper.
Notes: Requires Impressario 1.1 and GenicomPrint 1.2
Notes: GenicomPrint Software is included with printer when purchased
through ExpressWare.
HP LaserJet IIP
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: up to 4 ppm
Fixed cost: $500 (varies)
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Uses Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: Laserjet IIP is very slow, its parallel port is only 10KB/sec
HP LaserJet IIP+
Quality: 300 dpi
Theoretical Performance: up to 4 ppm
Fixed cost: $785 (varies)
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Uses Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: parallel port is now 70KB/sec; really goes 4 ppm
HP LaserJet III
Quality: 300 dpi + RET (edge smoothing)
Theoretical Performance: up to 8 ppm
Fixed cost: $898 (varies)
Interface: Parallel
Notes: Uses Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: 8 ppm engine; Impressario drives it at 8 ppm
HP LaserJet IIIP
Quality: 300 dpi + RET (edge smoothing)
Theoretical Performance: up to 4 ppm
Fixed cost: $850 (varies)
Interface: Parallel
Weight: 25 lbs
Notes: Uses Impressario PostScript RIP
HP LaserJet 4 and 4M
Quality: 600 dpi + RET
Theoretical Performance: up to 8 ppm
Fixed cost: $1500 (varies)
Variable costs: $0.05/page
Interface: Parallel (printer port is 160KB/sec.)
Weight: 94 lbs
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: Plays very well and fast with Impressario.
HP LaserJet 4L and 4ML
Quality: 300 dpi + RET
Theoretical Performance: up to 4 ppm
Fixed cost: $800 (varies)
Variable costs: $0.05/page
Interface: Parallel (printer port is 160KB/sec.)
Weight: ~15 lbs
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: New: driver bundled with Impressario 1.2
HP LaserJet 4P and 4MP
Quality: 600 dpi + RET
Theoretical Performance: up to 4 ppm
Fixed cost: $900 (varies)
Variable costs: $0.05/page
Interface: Parallel (printer port is 160KB/sec.)
Weight: ~15 lbs
Notes: Impressario PostScript RIP
Notes: New: driver bundled with Impressario 1.2
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SCANNERS:
Scanner Support Bundled With Impressario:
HP ScanJet IIc, HP ScanJet IIcx
Quality: 400 dpi optical resolution
Theoretical Performance:
Fixed cost: ~$1000
Interface: SCSI (single-ended) - purchase "Macintosh version" scanner
Weight: 30 lbs
Notes: Optional document feeder supported by Impressario 1.1 & later.
Notes: Transparency adapter for IIcx supported by Impressario 1.2.
Notes: HP IIcx is new for Impressario 1.2.
Ricoh FS1
MicroTek ScanMaker 600ZS
Sharp JX320
Epson GT6000
Vendor-supported Impressario Scanners:
Ricoh FS2
Quality: 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution, 30-bit color CCDs
Theoretical Performance:
Fixed cost: $3990 (Sold by Expressware)
Interface: SCSI (single-ended)
Weight: 30 lbs
Notes: Very fast! Even at full resolution, goes full speed.
Options: 30 page document feeder, ~$700.
Options: Transparency adapter, ~$1,100.
Notes: Scanner support software supplied by Ricoh, bundled with scanner
when sold through ExpressWare
Notes: All options supported by vendor's Impressario Device Plug-Ins.