A correction to my previous entry. I am interested in purchasing a z3100 and am wondering if I need RIP software for this printer. I'm a MAC guy and am finding that this seems to limit my choices. This doesn't make sense to me since every major commercial photographer that I know is using MAC only. Thanks for your help with this.
You don't "NEED" a RIP for photo printing. There are benefits that RIPs can offer, and I know many photographers who use them. But I know just as many who don't. Check out what the RIP features are and decide if those are things you need/want (for the price). You can start without a RIP and always add one later.
Harald Johnson
author, "Mastering Digital Printing, Second Edition"