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There are 3 editions available, standard, designer and special edition. I would be printing low volume nature prints not sure if I should get standard or designer, opinions besides price difference?
Thanks

The Designer edition includes RIP software, Special (Signature Worthy) Edition includes packs of 8 1/2x11 paper. All are the same printer as the standard edition just $200 more for some additions.
You may need the RIP software depending on how you print. The packs of 25 sheets of paper in that small size are not worth $200 to me.

Agree with Randy. The paper packs aren't worth it, and the RIP software is overkill for most people. RIP's are beneficial to high volume printers, or people who are fanatical about getting the best / most custom-tailored printing workflow possible. I'm pretty fanatical, but even I don't go that far. When I need that caliber of output, I go to a third-party printing service. (If you're printing on Windows, I would however recommend looking at Qimage; it's a very effective alternative to a full RIP, and IMO superior to printing straight from Photoshop or the like.)

Since the printer itself is the same, my personal choice would be to save the money and get the "standard" edition. Well... more likely, I would turn around and spend that money on more interesting paper.

Thanks Rouce and Randy.

Royce Howland wrote: . . . I would however recommend looking at Qimage; it's a very effective alternative to a full RIP, and IMO superior to printing straight from Photoshop or the like.)

Since the printer itself is the same, my personal choice would be to save the money and get the "standard" edition. Well... more likely, I would turn around and spend that money on more interesting paper.

I second Royce's recommendation. Qimage is the way to go.