RIPmate Plus

RIPmate Plus Product From ECRM Imaging Systems: Accelerate your productivity beyond that of a standalone RIP with ECRM's RIPmate Plus. RIPmate Plus contains software enhancements that enable remote control of the RIPing process. Any network workstation can now be used to view, roam and zoom (in or out) on any part of the rasterized image for soft proofing, as well as hold, release or re-direct a job without going to the physical RIP station. RIPmate Plus can be an invaluable enhancement to the workflow and quality assurance process of any print operation, at a very attractive price point.

UPGRADE: RIPmate Plus is also available as a software enhancement package for standalone ECRM and Harlequin RIP users.; Expand for more details on this Product

RIP Software Version 7.20 Product From ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions GmbH: With version 7.20 of ColorGATE’s RIP software, customers now benefit from the new optional TVI Calibration Module (TVICM) which allows tonal value corrections, similar to offset printing. TVICM is easy to use because of the integrated process calibration wizard. Also, the simulation of spot color gradients have been improved and the preview feature for cut paths has been integrated. Furthermore, the internal control wedge evaluation for large format printing in Proofgate 7 and Proofgate 7 Module (PGM) has been adjusted to the PSD defaults. In addition, the new release provides support for a large number of printers and enhancements in e.g. Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) and G7 Calibration Module (G7CM).

Fiery Network Controller for Xerox WorkCentre 7830/7835/7845/7855 Multifunction Printers Product From EFI: EFI provides office workgroups with advanced color management, productivity tools and built-in printing solutions for mobile devices with its new Fiery Network Controller for Xerox WorkCentre 7830/7835/7845/7855 Multifunction Printers.

Fiery XF Version 5 Product From EFI: EFI has announced the launch of Fiery XF Version 5, a flexible and scalable high-speed digital front end and color management workflow for wide- to superwide-format production and proofing. Available now, the latest Fiery wide format software helps print service providers easily achieve precise, predictable high-quality prints while streamlining production workflows. This new Fiery software version also enables seamless workflow integration with VUTEk and EFI Wide-Format printers, as well as with EFI MIS/ERP systems.

Fiery FS100 Pro for Xerox Color J75 and C75 Presses Product From EFI: EFI, a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, announced that new Xerox digital front ends (DFEs), powered by Fiery are now available for the Xerox Color J75 and C75 Presses. These DFEs are among the first to market built on EFI's award-winning new Fiery FS100 Pro platform, which integrates seamlessly with EFI's market-leading MIS/ERP software, eCommerce/Web-to-Print products, and scheduling tools to complete the entire end-to-end print workflow.

Fiery proServer for the Konica Minolta KIP C7800 Wide Format Color Printer Product From Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.: Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA Inc. and EFI have announced the launch of the Fiery proServer for the Konica Minolta KIP C7800 Wide Format Color Printer.

The Fiery proServer combines Fiery XF, an industry-leading inkjet production RIP and color management system, with an expanded set of advanced Fiery color software options in an integrated platform. The new platform increases productivity, performance and efficiency for all KIP C7800 models and helps provide exceptional color consistency.

Fiery XF Version 4.5.8 Product From EFI: Fiery XF boosts your color quality and productivity for large to superwide format printers to a new level. The fast, high-performance RIP works with most major solvent, eco-solvent and UV printers. It maximizes your investment by reducing production times, unifying your production devices and delivering accurate color on every job.

VersaWorks 4.8 RIP Software Product From Roland DGA Corp.: Roland DGA Corp. has announced VersaWorks Version 4.8, a full featured easy-to-use RIP software package developed exclusively for the company’s wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters.

With the new version of VersaWorks, Roland has added a total of six libraries from the PANTONE PLUS and Goe product lines, valuable design and production tools for high-end graphics and any application where precise color matching is vital. These libraries allow users to automatically convert a specific PANTONE spot color in the design file to a CMYK value that can be reproduced on a Roland inkjet device. This simplified workflow significantly reduces the amount of time required for color matching and enables quick output of specific colors when working with properly profiled media.

Caldera version 9.10 Product From Caldera Graphics: Caldera has announced a raft of upgrades to its RIP platform with the release of Caldera version 9.10. The latest updates include integration of the Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) 2.6, Raster2PDF, multi-page collation and Japanese language support, along with new options and extensions such as Textile Step & Repeat and enhancements to the VisualCUT+ and EasyMedia modules. In addition, monitoring production at a glance from the print shop floor is made possible with the new Print Board plug-in for Caldera's digital signage solution Variable Display.

ColorGATE RIP Version 7.11 Product From ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions GmbH: The latest version 7.11 of ColorGATE's RIP software solutions Productionserver, Filmgate, Proofgate, and Photogate are available now in version 7.11. With version 7.11 of Productionserver RIP software, customers now benefit from the new In-RIP-Trapping Module TRAPM that ensures elimination of flashes in the print image due to process-related registration errors in multi-color printing, which can occur during printing process. In addition the new release provides support for a large number of printers and enhancements in e.g. Quality Assurance Module (QAM) and Print and Cut Module (PCM).

PS PRO RIP Product From Intec Printing Solutions: Intec Printing Solutions Limited has launched a new generation of RIP.

The PS PRO RIP, based on the Harlequin Server RIP from Global Graphics Software, brings a host of new features to Intec users, including enhanced colour management, Harlequin Precision Screening and imposition.