Importance of RIP Software
RIP software is the abbreviation of Raster Image Processor, a professional software for digital image output. It can convert digital file formats (like PDF, JPG, and EPS) into raster images.
It optimizes them for the printer and performs a series of processing, like color management, screening, cropping, and scaling. Finally, it makes a file format for printers to use and outputs high-quality prints.
The importance of RIP software is reflected in the following aspects:
1. Color management
- Control color output through ICC Profile:
RIP software can load ICC profiles for different LINKO printer models, inks, and media. It corrects image colors and ensures that prints match the design.
- Spot color ink output:
RIP software supports the output of spot color inks, can accurately reproduce complex colors, such as brand logos or specified color gamuts.
- Color consistency:
RIP software has a calibration function. It keeps color consistent for a week, a month, or a year. It avoids color deviation from the environment or aging printers.
2. Image Processing
- Independent selection of pattern layout:
RIP software lets users freely choose the pattern layout method. You can choose multi-image layout, cropping, scaling, and more. These choices improve printing speed and material use.
- Optimize image quality:
RIP software can sharpen and denoise to improve image detail and clarity.
3. Print control
- Optimize printing speed:
RIP software can optimize printing speed and improve printing efficiency based on printer performance and user needs.
- Control ink usage:
RIP software can control ink usage, reduce waste, and lower printing costs.
- Support for multiple printing media:
RIP software supports a variety of printing media, such as paper, photo cloth, PVC, etc., to meet the printing needs of different users.
Common RIP Software
PF(Print Factory)、PP(Photo Print)、Cadlink、Wasatch、MT(Maintop)
Advantages of PF Software
The reason why most LINKO Printers use PF software is that:
1. Save costs and reduce ink consumption
VISU is Aurelon’s exclusive and most advanced color engine. The VISU engine can be selected in a variety of different variants. It can save about 20% of ink while ensuring high-quality color output.
2. Automatic typesetting
It automatically adjusts the size and position of the image. It follows different typesetting rules. This improves printing efficiency.
3. Compatible with multiple image formats
Including: PDF, EPS, AUR, AI, PSD, TIFF, PNG, and JPG.
4. Stable color output
The exclusive closed-loop calibration tool can reduce the color difference between the same models. Even if the device’s color fades from use or age, the closed-loop calibration tool can still be used.
5. Accurate color reproduction
The advanced Device Link profile’s color analysis workflow makes it accurate at processing black. It is precise at controlling gray balance and reproducing grayscale details well. Individual channel color adjustment, combined with saturation/chroma settings, can easily output colors with higher saturation.
6. Portable spot color management
The ColorBook of PF software can clearly organize and print the whole device’s spot color library at once. It can also display the color difference of each spot color. There is no need for repeated printing, which reduces consumables and time costs.
7. Spot color ink output
Including: white ink, varnish, fluorescent ink, etc. There is no need to make a spot color channel. It is automatically generated by the software with an accuracy of 0.01 mm.
8. Clean color blocks without spots
In the PrintFactory purification function, select the color blocks you want to purify. Reducing repeated color changes will make your output clean and spotless.
9. Support multiple languages
Including: English, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Indonesian, Malaysian, Polish, Thai, and Turkish
