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  1. questionCan I still use my old connection cable to print from X-RIP ?
    It depends on the cable you are currently using. If the cable you are using is a Microspot Converter Tool, the answer is NO as the converter cable requires serial port. If you are using a USB to Parallel adaptor cable, it depends on the make of the cable and the printer being used. Not all USB ...

  2. questionDoes X-RIP support network printing?
    Yes. In versions 1.5 and above via TCP/IP

  3. questionDoes X-RIP work under Mac OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard)?
    Yes. X-RIP has been tested on release version of 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and no problems have been found. It was previously stated that apple had removed support for non-postscript printer from 10.6 but the testing had been done under development release of 10.6.

  4. questionI have upgraded from Microspot X-RIP 1.5 to 1.6 but I cannot see any of the new features, what can I do?
    Delete all plotters that have been added in the Print Center utility. Then run the X-RIP un-installer provided in the Extras folder on your Microspot X-RIP CD. Now re-install Microspot X-RIP 1.6 and add your plotters again.

  5. questionIs there an intel version of X-RIP ?
    Yes. Version 1.7.0.

  6. questionMy printer is not listed in the supported printers by X-RIP, can I still drive it ?
    X-RIP supports majority of HP and Encad printers. Any printer not listed can be driven provided it supports either HP-RTL or EN-RTL using the Generic HP-RTL and EN-RTL configuration.

  7. questionWhen I print using X-RIP, the file prints but is not deleted from the queue and no further prints can be made?
    Make sure you have done a full, Easy Install of the Mac OS X.(Not a custom install)

  8. questionWhy does my X-RIP installer hang when installing it under tiger(Mac OS X 10.4.x)?
    Please make sure you are using version 1.6.4 rev 2 (tiger installer). Please contact Microspot Technical support for more information.

  9. questionWhy does X-RIP 1.7.0 not install on Mac OS less than 10.4 ?
    X-RIP 1.7.0 is universal version for intel based macs. Intel macs have only Mac OSX 10.4.x and above. For non-intel machine and/or OSX prior to 10.4.x, continue to use X-RIP 1.6.4rev2.

  10. questionWhy does X-RIP only print in monochrome when using Generic HP-RTL ?
    This is a known issue. Please contact Microspot Technical support so a work-around can be supplied. Click here to take you to Microspot Technical Support section.

  11. questionWhy is the print quality in X-RIP not the same as in Microspot Raster ?
    If you find that you are unable to print very fine lines under Mac OSX which printed perfect under Mac OS 9, this is a known issue with Mac OS X. The problem is a bug in the apple's Mac OS X anti-aliasing code. The problem is marginally fixed in 10.3 but not completely. With Mac OS 9, the data ...


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