RIP Support Expanded

RIP Support Expanded Product From BARBIERI electronic snc: BARBIERI electronic has announced new additions to the portfolio of RIPs supported by the Italian company's color management and digital imaging products. The Spectro LFP Series 3 and Spectro Swing Series 2 spectrophotometers can now benefit users of Mimaki, Roland and Agfa printers, as well as those working with Four Pees' ProofMaster and PrintFactory.

Additional support will be implemented in the near future by BARBIERI electronic to include CadLink's Signlab in the wide-format sector, plus Amica's ColorPrint, Serendipity Software and Inedit's Nèostampa as well as EskoArtwork's Color Engine Pilot. These solutions will bring increased user benefits to all digital print companies who want to save time and increase throughput by optimizing their color accuracy and profiling.; 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 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 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.

eXact Spectrophotometer Product From X-rite/Pantone, Inc.: X-Rite, Incorporated is introducing the X-Rite-eXact series of spectrophotometers worldwide to make color measurement quick and easy for brand managers, pre-media, ink suppliers, printers and converters, while solving the widespread problem of measuring and matching colors on various substrates and surfaces.

AnaRIP Version 2.0 Product From AnaJet, Inc.: AnaJet has released AnaRIP version 2.0. AnaRIP, which is an abbreviation for AnaJet raster image processing (RIP), is the proprietary software that enables AnaJet’s mPower series direct to garment printer to faithfully reproduce images onto garments and other products.

RIP Software Version 7.10 Product From ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions GmbH: The latest version 7.10 of ColorGATE's RIP software solutions, Productionserver, Filmgate, Proofgate and Photogate, are available now in version 7.10. The new version provides new features and modules such as the 1-Bit-TIFF-Input Module (1BITM), In-RIP-Trapping Module (TRAPM), and the versatile GamutViewer. Supporting a wide range of new printers and measuring devices the area of application of Productionserver RIP software has been extended again. In addition, the Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.6 (APPE) now is also available for screen workflows.

X10.2 Production RIP Software Product From ONYX Graphics: ONYX Graphics, Inc. has announced version X10.2 of its RIP products: ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop, and ONYX RipCenter. Version X10.2 software include new features that can help reduce ink usage, optimize color handling and reduce manual intervention, thereby improving the workflow.

Productionserver V7.10 Product From ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions GmbH: With a spot landing right in time for drupa trade show 2012, ColorGATE is releasing the new version of their successful RIP software solutions. Version 7.10 is not just improving existing functions but rather provides many new functions as there are the 1-Bit-TIFF-Input-Module (1BITM), the In-Rip-Trapping-Module (TRAPM), a versatile GamutViewer, and not to forget the Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.6 (APPE) for screen workflows.

i1Publish Pro 2 Product From X-rite/Pantone, Inc.: X-Rite, Incorporated has announced its new portfolio of i1 Professional Color Management Solutions which now include a newly redesigned i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer.

Built upon the success of X-Rite’s i1Pro spectrophotometer as the de facto industry standard for more than a decade, the newly enhanced i1Pro 2 device has been redesigned to provide an even higher level of accuracy, versatility, ergonomics, functionality and value. Combined with the recently released i1Profiler software v1.3, which accommodates all levels of proficiency and expertise, the new i1Pro 2 portfolio of four different products is specifically targeted to meet the unique needs of photo, pre-press, digital print and publishing professionals, providing exceptional value at very attractive price points.