TAGGED: RIP

RIPs: the hidden power of wide-format production

RIPs: the hidden power of wide-format productionFEATURE: Everyone using a wide-format printer should know what a RIP is and the part it plays in outputting successful results. Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at the software used to drive today's wide-format printers.

Caldera reveals 'raft' of launches and updates for FESPA 2013

Caldera reveals 'raft' of launches and updates for FESPA 2013

NEWS: Wide-format software provider Caldera has announced a series of launches and updates for FESPA 2013, including a new web-to-print solution.

ArtSystems loads up Onyx Epson Editions with free extras

NEWS: Three new editions of Onyx RIP software for Epson SureColor S-series machines have been augmented by ArtSystems to include 'up to £1,200 of extra value'.

Caldera adds APPE 2.6 to enchance version 9.1

Caldera adds APPE 2.6 to enchance version 9.1

NEWS: Version 9.10 of the Caldera RIP has incorporated Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) 2.6, enabling a variety of enhancements, according to the manufacturer.

Onyx Thrive

PRODUCT PROFILE: ArtSystems profiles Onyx Thrive, the workflow software RIP that provides a scalable print production solution based on the Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE).

EFI launches Fiery FS100 Pro at Graph Expo

NEWS: EFI has launched 'a new generation' of its digital printing software, Fiery FS100 Pro, at Graph Expo in Chicago.

Caldera integrates HKS and NCS colour libraries into RIP packages

NEWS: Caldera's GrandRIP+ and VisualRIP+ RIP packages now feature integrated HKS and NCS colour libraries.

GPT announces open days with new Mimaki printers

GPT announces open days with new Mimaki printers

NEWS: Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) is inviting wide-format print companies to its showroom in Reading, UK for another three-day open house event.

ErgoSoft and Tucanna to present workflow solution at drupa

NEWS: ErgoSoft and Tucanna are to show drupa visitors their 'complete and fully automated' print workflow solution.

Océ demonstrates Onyx Thrive at Sign and Digital UK

Océ demonstrates Onyx Thrive at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Océ is this week demonstrating the new Onyx Thrive software at Sign and Digital UK, following the print production solution's launch at FESPA Digital.

FESPA Digital 2012 pt 2: the opportunity gamut

FESPA Digital 2012 pt 2: the opportunity gamut

FEATURE: Adfloors, Innova Art Systems and Digimura weren't the only British companies to make a splash in Barcelona: Xaar's AR app educated hundreds in the construction of print-heads and development successes such as its Drop Optimisation Technology used visualisations to explain complex subject matter.

FESPA Digital 2012 pt 1: the opportunity gamut

FESPA Digital 2012 pt 1: the opportunity gamut

FEATURE: FESPA's visitors last week were invited to explore the wider opportunities of printed matter, and while a couple of key names were absent there were some valuable new additions to the exhibitor roster.

Mimaki updates RasterLink RIP software for Pantone matching

NEWS: Mimaki has released the latest version of its RasterLink RIP software, which offers Pantone colour matching and Adobe integration capabilities.

Mimaki reveals first white latex ink in host of wide-format developments

Mimaki reveals first white latex ink in host of wide-format developments

NEWS: Mimaki has unveiled new latex inks, including the first white latex ink on the market.

Output road test: Caldera v9

Output road test: Caldera v9

PRODUCT PROFILE: Sophie Matthews-Paul reviews the latest version of RIP and production software Caldera.

Proofing bundle from EFI and Epson launched in Europe

Proofing bundle from EFI and Epson launched in Europe

NEWS: EFI and Epson have announced the launch of its joint Designer Edition proofing software and printer bundles to European companies, following success in North America.

FESPA 'excited' to see Print Shop Live feature at FESPA Digital show

FESPA 'excited' to see Print Shop Live feature at FESPA Digital show

NEWS: Following a successful launch at FESPA Americas last year, FESPA says it is 'excited' to take Print Shop Live to this month's FESPA Digital.

Océ to push connectivity of its product suite at FESPA Digital 2012

Océ to push connectivity of its product suite at FESPA Digital 2012

NEWS: Print solutions provider Océ is to present a variety of interconnected products and services to help printers 'grow their signage and display graphics printing' businesses at FESPA Digital.

GPT invites wide-format community to open days

GPT invites wide-format community to open days

NEWS: Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) is again opening up its Reading, Berkshire showroom this month.

Epson and EFI team up to present in-house proofing packages

Epson and EFI team up to present in-house proofing packages

NEWS: Epson has launched a new series of Design Edition packages, developed to support in-house proofing for advertisers and designers.

You need loads of chips on the bus and plenty of RAM

You need loads of chips on the bus and plenty of RAM

FEATURE: Intel has recently introduced a new processor. It is code-named Knight's Corner and it can process a wondrous one teraflop per second.

Caldera and Alwan Color create ink-saving module for new RIP

Caldera and Alwan Color create ink-saving module for new RIP

NEWS: The latest edition of the software manufacturer Caldera's RIP product features an ink-saving module, thanks to a collaboration with Alwan Color Expertise.

Shiraz Software 'rebuilds' whole range to create new RIP solutions

Shiraz Software 'rebuilds' whole range to create new RIP solutions

NEWS: Shiraz Software has updated its suite of RIP solutions, following 'a full-scale rebuild of the underlying architecture'.

DPI to supply Wasatch RIPs following appointment

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations (DPI) has been appointed distributor for Wasatch RIPs, it has been announced. 

What's the alternative to Adobe PostScript? It's all about control

What's the alternative to Adobe PostScript? It's all about control

FEATURE: We have all become so accustomed to working with Adobe's PostScript that it's probably hard to remember the days when there was a selection of alternatives on offer.

What's the alternative to Adobe PostScript?

What's the alternative to Adobe PostScript?

FEATURE: Once upon a time there were many contenders for the crown that Adobe PostScript eventually won.

Revolution Transfers to offer range of proofing options with Roland

Revolution Transfers to offer range of proofing options with Roland

NEWS: CGS Publishing Technologies International has announced Leicestershire-based Revolution Transfers has become a CGS reseller in the UK.

Mimaki to introduce dye-sub printer for soft signage and apparel

Mimaki to introduce dye-sub printer for soft signage and apparel

NEWS: Mimaki printing equipment distributor Hybrid Services has announced that Mimaki is to launch a new dye-sublimation printer in early 2012.

Hybrid celebrates Viscom Best of 2011 win with Mimaki JV34-260

Hybrid celebrates Viscom Best of 2011 win with Mimaki JV34-260

NEWS: Hybrid Services, distributor of Mimaki printing equipment in the UK and Ireland, says it was 'delighted' to see the Mimaki JV34-260 receive an award at Viscom Düsseldorf.

Caldera GrandRIP+ for Inca Digital printers launched

Caldera GrandRIP+ for Inca Digital printers launched

NEWS: A new RIP product from Caldera has been released to be compatible with Inca Digital's wide-format and superwide-format printers.

Digital Print Innovation Centre to be 'UK launch pad' for wide-format products

Digital Print Innovation Centre to be 'UK launch pad' for wide-format products

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations (DPI) has announced it will open a new showroom and training facility on November 7th.

Wasatch appoints GPT as SoftRIP reseller

NEWS: Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has announced that it has been appointed an authorised Wasatch reseller, allowing it to add Wasatch SoftRIP to its printing software range.

Under the VDP bonnet

Under the VDP bonnet

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul explains some of the technicalities which are vital to handling variable data efficiently.

Onyx software to support Epson Stylus printers

Onyx software to support Epson Stylus printers

NEWS: Onyx Graphics has added support for Epson Stylus Pro printers in its ProductionHouse, PosterShop and RipCenter Version X10 RIP software packages.

FESPA Digital preview: beneath the covers

FESPA Digital preview: beneath the covers

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks under the bonnets of this year's FESPA exhibits.

RIP developer ColorGate appoints new sales manager

NEWS: ColorGate Digital Output Solutions, a supplier of RIP software, has announced the appointment of Jo Maessen as its new sales manager for EMEA, Benelux and India.

Shiraz announces software support for new Canon printers

Shiraz announces software support for new Canon printers

NEWS: Canon's new imagePrograf iPF6300S and iPF8300S large-format printers are now supported by Shiraz products, the software developer has announced.

DPI to 'show what it can do' with Sign and Digital UK debut

DPI to 'show what it can do' with Sign and Digital UK debut

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations (DPI) has announced it will make its Sign and Digital UK debut at April's show in Birmingham.

End-to-end workflow solutions demonstrated by EFI

End-to-end workflow solutions demonstrated by EFI

NEWS: Wide Format Print Shop Live at the FESPA Americas trade fair in Florida last week featured a showcase of end-to-end workflow solutions from EFI.

RIP developer ColorGate certified as Color-Logic partner

NEWS: Color-Logic has certified ColorGate – a RIP developer based in Hannover, Germany – as a new partner.

Updated Shiraz Focus to premiere at Photokina

NEWS: Imaging software producer Shiraz Software is to debut an updated version of its Shiraz Focus RIP package at the Photokina exhibition this month.

EFI launches RIPs for wide-format Xerox printing

EFI launches RIPs for wide-format Xerox printing

NEWS: EFI has introduced new RIP software for wide-format printing on Xerox machines, which it claims offers exact colour management and a range of production tools.

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