ImageNest will be updated to 2.1  in Late January with a host of new features (and a few fixes).   All new features are a direct result of user requests and user feedback so please keep the suggestions coming.   We are already planning Version 2.2 and want to hear your requests.   Version 2.1,  will of course be 100% free to all users.  Here is the list.

• Added Support for scaling to a typed in size (do not have to draw a crop box, just type in new size)Dramatically improved PDF display and editing timeDrag and Drop support added
• Added control to turn off annotation titles
• Fixed a color bug when creating Color Managed PDF files using “ImageNest Manages Colors”
• Fixed a bug that showed improper cropping path on certain PDF files created with Art Pro
• Fixed a problem in the Canon IPF print panel that reported page sizes incorrectly
• Fixed a problem in which paper sizes that had the same dimensions but different settings (such as borderless) where defaulting to whatever choice was first.

With the release of version 2.o we have also released a new demo program.   We received many, many requests for a demo program that would allow users to make test prints.  The new demo will allow for printing  in order to ensure that color and resolution was perfect and that postscript files are processed properly.

The demo can be downloaded at http://www.bluecubit.com/trial.php

And don’t forget to check out the quickstart guide:  http://www.bluecubit.com/quick-start-guide-2.0.php

After 9 long months of programming ImageNest RIP version 2.0 is finally released.   All upgrades are 100% free to all users and available now:

Version 2.0 can be downloaded at:  ImageNest RIP 2.0

Major New Features include:

Improved Nesting/Fitting Algorithm

Image/File Annotation

Image Borders

Soft Proofing

PDF Creation

64 Bit Processing

Updated PostScript Level III support

Faster Image Processing

And more

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Epson america has made several drivers available that are both Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) and 64 bit compatible.   We are very excited to see drivers coming quickly as our new version (ImageNest 2.0) will be a full 64 bit RIP.   With ImageNest 2.0 several major new features will be included.  Among them are:

Application color managemet

Soft Proofing

New and Improved automatic layout

Re-Designed Interface

Snow Leopard Compatibility

Full 64 bit processing (Major Speed and Memory Increase)

Borders with Color Fill

File Annotation with over 20 options

PDF Creation

Vertical and Horizontal Flipping feature

Printing of Embeded JPG’s within DNG files and more !

Here is a listing of the Current (as of September 20th 2009) snow leopard (64 bit) drivers available on Epson printers.

Epson Sylus Pro 11880 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) Driver:

Epson Sylus Pro 9900 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6)Driver:

Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6)Driver:

Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) Driver:

Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) Driver:

Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6)  Driver:

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) Driver:

Mac OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard) becomes available August 28th and ImageNest will not be far behind with our new Snow Leopard compatible version.   ImageNest 2.0 will be 100% ready for Snow Leopard when we release in mid to late September and will be fully 64 bit compatible.   By going to 64 bit ImageNest will be able to take advantage of the massive speed and memory improvements gained with 64 bit processing.   Prior to upgrading to Mac OSX 10.6 users should make certain that their current printer has a driver compatible with 64 bit applications.   As of today,  the only two drivers that we have seen that are 64 bit compatible are for the Epson 7900 and Epson 9900.   Hopefully we will see new drivers in the near future.