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> There are hints that a Level 3 postscript rip can "rip" a pdf file natively (without an intermediary convert to postscript in the background pdf2ps step)

Some PostScript 3 RIPs can *accept* PDF files. Some cannot. It is an
option for the RIP maker to choose.

Some of the RIPs that accept PDF might deal with it by converting to
PostScript internally. Equally, some of the RIPs that accept
PostScript, might convert to PDF internally.  This is a detail you
should not have to worry about, any more than other internal details,
and in fact would be very difficult or impossible to find out if the
manufacturer doesn't tell you.

>Subsequently, there is mention in some posts of Adobe Extreme, is this the same as level 3?

No: while I can't remember any more what it is, it isn't just
PostScript. A workflow product, I think.


Aandi Inston