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microprocessor. This printer could then combine a PostScript file with printer-

resident fonts, as well as any graphics or additional fonts that were transmitted

with the PostScript file. Finally this printer would perform the raster image

processing (RIP) task and output the results.

Using a PostScript printer was considered efficient because it did not require

each of the networked computers to handle the complicated rasterization

process. Each computer was only required to transmit a relatively small

PostScript file, which placed very little demand upon the network.

The term “Non-PostScript Printer”originated in the early 1990's. As PC’s became

faster and larger amounts of internal RAM became standard, printers no longer

had to act as image processors. With less on-board memory and fewer tasks to

process, these “dumb” printers were significantly less expensive and they could

print much faster. The task of rasterizing the PostScript data was now the

responsibility of each desktop or laptop within the network. The printer would

merely receive the raster data and produce an output, making no modifications.

Using FastRIP

The FastRIP

application is a rasterization solution for non-PostScript printers.

FastRIP

will take the text and graphic elements of a print job, create the

corresponding PostScript data, generate a raster for the entire job and then

manage the spooling of raster data to the printer.

 Why you need FastRIP

Generally, inkjet printers do not come with a PostScript Interpreter. Even with

those that do (the Epson Printers use Epson Stylus Pro RIP); their PostScript

capabilities are typically designed for color calibration and not halftone output.

Halftone dots are the key to printing vibrant or photorealistic images

FastRIP

was designed specifically to handle halftones, enabling an inkjet

printer to create output very close to imagesetter quality using off-the-shelf

Epson inkjet ink. The software is also calibrated to allow for the over 50% dot

gain produced when printing inkjet ink to clear film. This means that if your

graphic specifies a 50% dot, you won’t get a 70% dot.

 FastRIP

Functions

FastRIP

is very simple to use. Unlike some RIP’s that require you to print to

a “hot folder” and jump through several proverbial “hoops”in order to output a

job, FastRIP

allows you to print directly from within your application.

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