| The TIFF RIP-Kit is based on Harlequin RIP v.9 and offers 1-bit or 8-bit TIFF output. This particular RIP can be used to output to a wide variety of output devices. All TIFF RIP-Kit purchases include calibration services. Just mail us your plates, film, proofs or press targets and we will help you calibrate your output devices. Also included is 90 days of free technical support which includes remote support. |
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Supported Operating Systems
If you are planning to print from both Macintosh and Windows
computers, RTI recommends the Windows version of the RIP.
Minimum Computer Requirements
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Windows Version
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows Vista
Windows 2008
Windows 7
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Macintosh Version
Macintosh OS 10.4 (Tiger)
Macintosh OS 10.5 (Leopard)
Macintosh OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Macintosh OS 10.7 (Lion)
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Harlequin RIP Features & Benefits
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 Easy to Configure
If you have a mixed workflow and receive files in more than one format you don’t need to learn different tools for color management, trapping, transparency or screening when using the Harlequin RIP. The software gives you the ability to print across the network to the RIP through shared printers which means faster output times and less hassle trying to resave jobs into different applications.
PostScript® Level 3
Support for PostScript® Level 3 means compatibility with the latest design and printing applications.
PDF
Support for PDF v.1.7, PDF/X-4, PDF/X-1a, JPEG2000, optional content, cross-reference streams, compressed object streams and 16-bit images. Supports Variable Data Printing with Retained PDF Raster feature for faster processing.
PDF Information
XPS
Support for XPS v.1.0 Documents with PrintTickets (DocumentPageRanges, PageBlendColorSpace, PageMediaSize and PageResolution).
JDF
Job Definition Format (JDF) is an XML-based file format that is becoming the industry standard for the definition of electronic job tickets in prepress workflows.
JDF Information
PDF Raster Output
Output electronic proofs for faster approvals.
PDF Raster Output Information
Supported File Types
For users that are not printing to the RIP through a shared printer, the RIP or workflow can process the following file types directly or through a shared spoolfolder (drop folder):
• PostScript 1, 2 and 3
• PDF 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
• PDF/X-1a:2001 and PDF/X-3:2002
• PDF/X-4, PDF/X-4p:2008, PDF/X-4:2010, PDF/X-4p:2010
• PDF/X-5g, PDF/X-5pg
• XPS
• WDP HD Photos
• TIFF™ 6
• PCL
• JPEG, GIF, EPS, JBIG2
• DCS and DCS 2
• JDF
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Harlequin Precision Screening
Every RTI Harlequin RIP includes Harlequin Precision Screening (HPS). When placing color separations on top of one another, the angles and frequencies at which those separations are produced should be calculated very accurately to eliminate moiré patterns. To reduce moiré patterning, HPS uses an adaptive screening technique that can adjust each halftone dot so that it is placed within one half pixel of its ideal location.
Separations and Screening
The RIP allows you to control and manage resolutions, line screens (frequency), screen angles and dot shapes.
Separations and Screening Information
Calibration Manager
Calibrate your imagesetter, platesetter, proofer or printing press using the software's built-in calibration tool.
Calibration Manager Information
Color Accuracy & Pantone Plus
The Harlequin RIP will ensure optimum use of the output device's color gamut and adds Pantone Plus support to ensure that emulation of Pantone colors printed using other inks (e.g. CMYK) are as accurate as possible.
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