Subject:    -2- What printing solutions are available for IRIX?
Date: 12 Jun 1997 00:00:01 EST

  There are several printing solutions available for IRIX (third-party 
  excerpts taken from "http://www.sgi.com/Products/appsdirectory.dir"):

    1. Standard IRIX print spooler

       Adequate for many PostScript printers, handles printing of text,
       PostScript, and IRIS RGB images.

    2. IRIS Impressario; http://www.sgi.com/Technology/Impressario

       Provides support for several printers, handles printing of text,
       PostScript, TIFF, JPEG, IRIS RGB, PhotoCD, and GIF files.  Includes a
       PostScript RIP (extra cost) to print to non- PostScript printers like
       the HP LaserJet, DeskJet, and DesignJet printers.

    3. ESP Print (Easy Software Products); http://www.easysw.com/print.html

       ESP Print is a collection of over 800 printer drivers for the IRIX and
       Solaris operating systems.  ESP Print provides transparent printing of
       text, PostScript, HPGL, GIF, TIFF, JPEG/JFIF, IRIS RGB, Sun Raster, PNG,
       and PhotoCD files to any supported printer.  ESP Print supports printers
       connected directly via serial, parallel, SCSI, and network printers as
       well as printers connected to MS Windows and Macintosh computers.  ESP
       Print uses the standard print spooler and is compatible with all IRIX
       and Solaris applications.

    4. FleXprint(tm) (Augrin Software ApS); http://www.augrin.dk

       FleXprint software offers easy printing in the UNIX environment with
       efficient use of PostScript level II printers connected to workstations
       or in network environments. The Motif based GUI is adaptive to the
       printer, reflecting the capabilities and choices for that printer. The
       interface gives full control of options for printer, page layout, image
       appearance and file compression to the user. Full functionality is also
       available through a command line interface for smooth system
       integration. FleXprint provides better quality and more speed than any
       alternative. Unique screen-to-printer color mapping with EasyColor
       secures matched and consistent color output. 

    5. FullPress(tm) (Xinet); http://www.xinet.com

       FullPress is a fully integrated OPI server that comes with a complete
       set of network applications for high-performance file sharing, print
       spooling (including comprehensive print queue management), and OPI
       server software. FullPress is transparent to the Mac user, allowing them
       to stay in their familiar Mac environment. It works with all major
       layout programs and supports all major image formats, including
       Crosfield Studio 9000. FullPress reduces network traffic in any prepress
       environement where large image files are being shared over a UNIX/Mac
       network. This advanced Xinet software runs on IRIX 5.x and 6.x, and Sun
       SPARC stations. 

    6. Image Proof Printer Drivers (ColorByte Software)

       Image Proof Printer Drivers. With its sate-of-the-art CIE-based 3-D
       lookup tables, ColorByte printer drivers provide "Out of the Box"
       results that are untouchable by any other workstation solution. Our
       Motif based interface with complete graphical page layout allows for
       user friendly control, and includes standard features like
       range/gradation spline control, hue compensation matrix, multiple image
       layout, sharpen/smooth, custom color table generation, scale, crop,
       step/repeat and much more. Full print spooling support as well as
       scriptable command line mode. All standard file formats are supported,
       plus optional PostScript support with ColorByte's PSrip. "On the Fly"
       printing technology means blazingly fast prints with small RAM/Swap
       space requirements, and each driver is fully networkable. Currently
       supporting: Fuji Pictrography 3000, IRIS Inkjet 3024, 3047, 4012,
       Realist (includes SWOP colorspace option), Kodak XL7700, XLT7720,
       XLS8300, XLS8600, Mitsubishi s3600, s6600, Metrum Fotoprint 1000,
       NOVAJET III (Coming Soon!) **Available on SGI Workstations running Irix
       5.x.**

    7. UNIXimager XL; http://www.oceana.com

       UNIXimager XL is a UNIXÆ based application for raster file printing on
       SCSI attached Kodak XL/XLT digital printers. UNIXimager XL offers a
       Motif based printer control panel for point-and-click control of all
       printer features including: scaling and positioning, image enhancement,
       color adjustment, annotation and reprint. Users have the ability to
       print their files using the graphical user interface (GUI) or from the
       command line. File formats supported include: TIFF, Targa, Sun Raster,
       SGI Image, JFIF, PBMPLUS, Alias Pix, Wavefront RLA, Utah RLE. 

       Supported printers include: XL 7700, XLT 7720.