I've used this machine to print from Photoshop and from graphics programs
running on a Mac.  You do have to have lots of memory if you want to do
background printing, otherwise you must wait for the machine.  It prints in
so-called photorealistic mode (like a glossy print) in both B/W and color.
It also has money saving "four-color" printing (like an Inkjet) and
"three-color printing (no true black).  I have been reasonably happy with
the quality (esp. for B/W photorealistic) but be aware that it has been
nicknamed "the color FAX" because of its approx 220 dpi resolution!
 
>This note follows up on some earlier discussions on this mailing list
>regarding image hardcopy devices..
>
>The recent issue of the Advanced Imaging magazine has an ad
>from Fargo Electronics (800-327-4622)
>for a **dye sublimation** cum **wax thermal** 600x300dpi color
>printer that sells for $1549 (educational price)...
>
>Seems rather attractive compared to the printers we have from Kodak ($10 -
>40K).
>
>The reason why this printer is so cheap is because it does not have
>any memory or processor.. it relies on the host machine (mac/pc/workstation)
>to do the work... For someone who is not printing images all day (includes
>myself!), it may be ok to wait 9-12 minutes for a printout.
>
>Does anyone have any experience with this product?
>
>Badri Roysam
>Assistant Professor
>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180.
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