GraphiXtreme · 12-08-2006, 03:42 PM

Could be that these have hardware RIPs built in. When you get into the solvent-type printers, you HAVE to use a RIP...it isn't optional. The RIP is what converts the source file into something useable by the printer. Could be that some large printers have a hardware RIP, but the majority require a software RIP. In addition, the RIP gives you added control over the color output, much more so than direct from the native application.

12-08-2006, 03:42 PM	#9
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 609 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	Could be that these have hardware RIPs built in. When you get into the solvent-type printers, you HAVE to use a RIP...it isn't optional. The RIP is what converts the source file into something useable by the printer. Could be that some large printers have a hardware RIP, but the majority require a software RIP. In addition, the RIP gives you added control over the color output, much more so than direct from the native application. __________________ Author of "GraphixCALC" sign pricing software. - - - - - - - - - - If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! - - - - - - - - - - Roland SP-540V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System / Wasatch SoftRip 6.4 / DingTec 60" Cold Laminator / SummaCut D60 / CorelDRAW X3 / Adobe Creative Suite CS2 / AlienSkin Eye Candy / PhotoZoom Pro / CoCut Pro 13 / EyeOne Proof - - - - - - - - - - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...