ImageNest

[keith_cooper]

I've recently been looking at the ImageNest RIP (V1.2) driving several different printers.

Useful bit of software that made using roll paper a lot easier than most

Printers I tried included a z3200ps I've had on loan from HP, Epson 9600, 7880 and even an 1160.

Works with any printer driver, so no problem using QTR for B/W on the 9600. Fine on OSX 10.5 and with a bit of care 10.4 too.

I've written up some notes on it at http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/reviews...genest_rip.html

[gregphoto1970]

I have been using it off and on for about a year now and always liked it but it was a little light on features.   I mostly used it for creating photo packages and for when I had large jobs to print.   Since I started using version 2.0 I have really begun to love it.   The new annotation feature has made my life a ton easier and the automatic "best fit" layout is much better than it was before.  I am now using it on my Epson 4880 as well as my HP 3200

The biggest plus,  my update was free.   You can get the updates at

http://www.bluecubit.com

They also have a free demo

[Scott Martin]

With version 2, the interface has been redeisgned, PDF output, batch sizing, soft proofing and 64 bit modes are now all supported. ImageNest has become a very sophisticated, mature and robust nesting application. The nesting and fitting algorithms are fantastic - its a must have for demanding nesting geeks.