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From: scott@capone.uucp (Scott Holt)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.postscript
Subject: Re: Kodak postscript printer
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Date: 17 Aug 88 16:28:37 GMT
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In article <126000003@hcx1> ldh@hcx1.SSD.HARRIS.COM writes:
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>>/* ---------- "Kodak postscript printer" ---------- */
>>Does anyone know anything about this beast?  I think it may be manufactured
>>by imagen, and is supposedly 90+ ppm.  I've already talked (and talked)
>
>I remember seing this printer mentioned somewhere (EE Times), but I don't
>remember all the details ... however I do remember it being >90 ppm.  I can not
>guarantee it, but having worked for Kodak a few years ago I am pretty sure that
>they DO NOT use anyone elses stuff.  For heaven's sake ... they already make
>(using all of their own components) a complete line of copiers ... it was just
>a matter of time before they expanded ...
>
>
>Leo

The printer I think you're refering to is the 1392 model 24. It's not a "true"
postscript printer, but uses Ultrascript. The printing mechanisms are Kodak but
the RIP is Imagen's (though I'm not sure if it was made especially for Kodak).
It also does a number of other emulations.

At first glance the printer looks pretty impressive. It supports duplex 
printing and will even staple your output for you. The RIP has 5 680xxs (I
am not sure which one), but I bet that each one is needed to keep up with 
the rated 92ppm. I haven't had a second glance yet.

-Scott Holt
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Obligitory Disclaimer: The statements made in this article are my impressions
		       and opinions. They may have not actual relationship
		       to the truth or the official opinions of my employer.
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Scott Holt, Systems Analyst			scott@capone.gatech.edu
Georgia Tech Office of Computing Services
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