![]() ![]() This will also determine which RIP software is best for your output needs.ĭon’t buy more sophisticated software than you need. There are other things to consider when deciding to buy RIP software:ġ) Preparing graphics for output tends to be easier and quicker.Ģ) Quality of output is higher which leads to quicker preparation times, set-up times and less problems with runs on the press.ģ) Less consumption and waste of supplies (especially inks).Ĥ) What are your most common image sizes? This is necessary so that you pick the correct size printer for your needs. ![]() With RIP software, the screen printer can control density of the ink on the film, dot or object shape, dot frequency (lpi), dot angle, ganging up separations, job que, job history (important for reprinting) and increase speed of output. Using RIP software to create your separations gives you several advantages over trying to output separations using various methods within the graphic program to create separations. ![]() Halftones can also give an image more texture and depth which can be more dynamic than using solid colors with clean edges. ![]() This is especially important when the graphics includes halftones.Ī brief description about halftones: Halftones are the reprographic technique that simulates continuous tone imagery through the use of dots varying either in size, shape or spacing.įour Color Process or Spot Process use halftones of various colors to create an extended range of blended color to simulate continuous tone within an image. This allows the screen printer to output high quality film positives. RIP software allows a standard inkjet printer to be used as an imagesetter. RIP is a translator between your graphic program on your computer and your printer. This month in Cora’s Corner I am going to discuss RIP software for textile screen printers and why RIP software is important. However, a good RIP (Raster Image Processor) software program can give a screen printer Peace of Mind. RIP, in this case does not mean Rest in Peace. ![]()
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