FWIW & what I learned...
(I am still investigating, and I do not yet have a z3100)
I contacted Colorbyte yesterday. They claim that their RIP for the z3100 is 97% finished, and that the RIP will be available before EOY, 2007.
The rep also said that they were having to write a more involved RIP for the z in order to use all the built-in calibration features -- implying that the z-RIP might just be a really interesting product! They price their RIP based (sic) on the size/price of the printer -- so be prepared those of you having the 44" model.
I am glad I made this call, because prior to that I called HP -- NOW I can see why so many of you might be having difficulties with the z3100! Apparently, HP has a bunch of guys who are trained on ALL printers HP makes, they all have the same resources available to them, but there do not appear to be available "Experts" who know the z3100 specifically. Disappointing!
For example, the HP guy had some real trouble knowing anything about the advanced color profiling option! I would trust any of the z3100 reviewers before I would trust the HP guys.
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