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On 7/21/06 11:37 AM, "Jon_Bourg@adobeforums.com"  wrote:

> I am currently researching RIP software packages and wanted to know which RIPs
> handle Transparency the best natively.

I can't offer a comprehensive list because my experience is limited to three
workflows: Agfa's Apogee Series2 & 3, Rampage JVX and Prinergy 3.0,
respectively.

While Apogee (Series3) usually handled Transparency correctly when
pre-flatted properly, I have to say that Prinergy handles Transparency
beautifully even when using in-RIP flattening. ApogeeX may be better than
Series3, but I've been pleased with Prinergy and Kodak's support.

In my experience, Rampage just doesn't work with InDesign files that use
Transparency. Period. Their tech support is great, but the software doesn't
compare to modern PDF workflows.

> I want to drop in PDFs and not have to worry about the keylines that Adobe
> says are display artifacts printing, which in my current RIP they print.

Are you using Rampage? If so, don't. If not, I'd guess it's some other
non-Adobe RIP, or a very old RIP. I'd go with an Adobe Extreme workflow if
you're concerned about the future of your prepress department.

Look into both Prinergy and ApogeeX.

Good luck,

Tim