VisualRIP+ is a comprehensive PrintCut software package designed for visual communication applications. With its sophisticated features and intuitive user interface, VisualRIP+ simplifies complex, multi-device workflows, making large-format printing and print-to-cut production more effective for growing printing businesses. It unifies the entire workflow from prepress to print and cut tasks, ensuring reliable color reproduction and reducing job preparation and production time.
New Version 17 Features
Duplicate hotfoldersDuplicate existing hotfolders and configure them to create variations of your workflows in no time— and enhance automation possibilities.
Adobe PDF Print Engine 6.2Version 17 integrates the newest version of Adobe PDF Print Engine to ensure optimal performance and accuracy when rendering all your design files.
Cut around bleedWhen producing Canvas, use the new Cut around bleed feature to automatically generate a cut contour around the bleed of the canvas.
Exclusive CalderaCare features
Smart ImportSave time avoid manual errors with metadata SmartImport automatically extracts metadata from the filename to automate job submission. Examples of metadata: number of copies targeted printer presets height width scale
PrintProofThe latest version of the best PDF engine ensures you always print the rendering expected by the designer. Benefit from more performance and consistency to manage extended color gamuts, varnish and foils, and print accurate brand colors.
The comprehensive workflow solution for large-format production
Cost Optimization (CostProof included in Pro Package)VisualRIP+ includes the necessary tools to help you make the best use of your resources. Reduce your ink and media consumption while maintaining the quality of your jobs and gain time while acquiring a better insight of your operation
Cut Workflow VisualRIP+ integrates an advanced cut module for a complete production workflow. Whether you use contour or XY devices, Caldera supports the best industry’s cutters.
Intuitive GUI VisualRIP comes with an intuitive user interface with drag-and-drop interactions to facilitate the workflow management.
Color Management Achieve perfect colors across multiple devices and substrates with Caldera’s unrivaled ICC color calibration engine and spot color matching.
Multi-device Print Cut Fully scalable, VisualRIP+ can drive your fleet of Print Cut peripherals for a streamlined workflow.
New OS Support and Drivers
Compatible with more than 1,600 devices from major manufacturers, Caldera is a comprehensive solution that can be integrated in any wide-format Print Cut production environment. Check whether your printers cutters are supported by the Caldera solutions.
More than 30 new print cut drivers included in the V16 ISOCompared to the previous major version, CalderaRIP V17 includes more than 30 new drivers:
+24 new printer models supported+6 new cutter models supportedOfficial support of macOS SonomaStill supported:
macOS Big Sur, Monterey, and VenturaLinux Ubuntu 22.04Linux Debian 10 Buster
Why Visual RIP+?
PrintCut software package built for Visual Communication applications
Unifies workflow from prepress to print cut tasksEnsures reliable color reproductionReduces job preparation and production timeSaves media and ink
Unify your Production
One single platform to control your production, updates and configurationsBetter throughput and color homogeneityOne update for all your machinesReduced training time
Attain Color Consistency across your output
Calibrate your devices and ink usDownload color profiles for free from our online libraryCreate your own ICC profilesAccess to popular spot color libraries (Pantone, RAL, HKS, )
Improve your margins and monitor your costs
Save an average of 25% on your ink consumptionAvoid media waste by nesting true shapeMonitor ink and media usage and costGain time by automating repetitive tasks
Integrate your cut process
Manage multiple contours in one fileGenerate a file for each individual jobAutomatically set up cut markSpecial bleed tools for canvas and lettering
CalderaCare Exclusive Features
SmartImportSave time avoid manual errors with metadata SmartImport automatically extracts metadata from the filename to automate job submission. Examples of metadata: number of copies targeted printer presets height width scale
PrintProof Improve your customer validation workflow Export TIFF proofs of your jobs after ripping and send them to your customers to avoid unwanted waste.
DeltaE formula selection Achieve more accurate colors Users can choose the formula to measure the distance between colors in the EasyMedia module. This new color management option helps to achieve more accurate colors for all types of substrates.
Mount Tool in CalderaDock Mount manage remote directories Save time mounting managing remote file directories on Linux directly from CalderaDock. Setting up remote file directories is especially useful when your large format printer has a controller from which you need to access your print files.
Linearization Auto-smoothing Eliminate color measurement inaccuracies in one click. In EasyMedia, you can enabLinearization auto-smoothing in Caldera EasyMediale the Auto-smoothing option to improve the linearization curve and eliminate color measurement inaccuracies. This color management feature comes handy when you’re working on a printer with a large variability, with difficult media such as textile or corrugated— or if the spectrophotometer has not been handled properly.
Cut around bleed Save time designing your canvas When producing Canvas, use the new Cut around bleed feature to automatically generate a cut contour around the bleed of the canvas.
Pantone Formula Guide Print precise brand colors with the latest PANTONE Access the latest PANTONE Solid Coated V5 and Solid Uncoated V5 colors directly in CalderaRIP to match precise brand colors in your daily operations.
Duplicate hotfolders Save time configuring new hotfolders to automate your workflow In the Hotfolders settings, duplicate existing hotfolders with the same printing parameters, and configure it with a different folder path to create small variations of your flow in just a few clicks— and enhance automation possibilities.
Critical – 2h response time if Production is blocked. Major – 4h response time if Production not efficient. Minor – 8h response time if Production not impacted but need support.
Features
Without CalderaCare
CalderaCare
Customer Portal
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Targeted Response Time
Critical 2h / Major 4h / Minor 8h
Remote Control
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Caldera Webinars
Prepayment Required
Unlimited Access
Major Upgrades
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Driver Swaps
✔Large driver swap included. ✔Grand driver swap for a reduced fee.
Why CalderaCare
CalderaCare is the support and maintenance solution for your Caldera RIP software. Whatever the issue, our team of technical experts will be on hand – and a subscription to CalderaCare also ensures all your software products will be kept up-to-date with the latest versions and enhancements.
Includes:
Free Upgrade: Always stay up to date.Free Online training catalog: Unlimited access to live webinars.Fast premium support: Connect directly to the experts.
Powered by Adobe PDF Print Engine 6.2
Benefit from the best PDF technology
Version 17 integrates the newest version of Adobe PDF Print Engine to ensure optimal performance and accuracy when rendering all your design files. V6.2 follows the evolution of the Adobe Creative Suite and PDF specifications to maintain high performance.
Duplicate hotfolders
Save time automating your workflow
Duplicate existing hotfolders and configure them with different folder paths to create small variations of your flow in just a few clicks— and enhance automation possibilities.
Cut around bleed
Save time designing your canvas
When producing Canvas, use the Cut around bleed feature to automatically generate a cut contour around the bleed of the canvas.
Master your colors
In an industry where color is paramount, CalderaRIP gives you the tools you need to deliver perfect results.
Linearization auto-smoothing
In EasyMedia, enable the Auto-smoothing option to improve the linearization curve eliminate color measurement inaccuracies.
DeltaE formula selection
Choose the formula to measure the distance between colors in EasyMedia, and achieve more accurate colors for all types of substrates!
Pantone Formula Guide
Access the latest PANTONE Solid Coated V5 and Solid Uncoated V5 colors directly in CalderaRIP to match precise colors in your daily operations.
Unlock exclusive features with CalderaCare
CalderaCare is a set of additional, exclusive features including all major upgrades, premium training content and priority access to our technical support.
InkPerformer
Reduce ink consumption by up to 35%
No need to redo your ICC profiles to save on ink! InkPerformer automatically calculates a new color combination to decrease the amount of ink printed on the substrate, without compromising color accuracy. New in V17— One InkPerformer license for one printer is now included in CalderaCare. Click here to calculate your ROI with InkPerformer.
REST API
Connect CalderaRIP with third-party tools
The REST API facilitates the integration of CalderaRIP with your web shop or ERP to enable a more efficient workflow, and open the way for automatic job submission, job spooling and job cost tracking.
SmartImport
Automate job submission
SmartImport automatically extracts metadata (number of copies, targeted printer, presets, height, width, scale) from the filename to automate job submission, save time reduce manual errors. New in V17— Use the “repeat_y” metadata to set the desired number of vertical pattern repetition for textile printing workflows.
PrintProof
Improve your customer validation workflow
Export TIFF proofs of your jobs after ripping, and send them to your customers before production to avoid unwanted waste.
Bicubic resampling
Print sharper images details
When rescaling an image for large format applications, enable the bicubic resampling option to generate sharper details, avoid pixelated effects and guarantee precise rendering.
QuickPrint auto-naming
Save time exporting sharing presets between your printers
When exporting a print configuration, CalderaRIP automatically renames it with relevant information (Export_Printer_Preset_Date) to help you save time.
New in Version 17.1
Mark Images as Done
Quickly see which images are left to print
Printed jobs are now marked as done in the ImageBar to help you save time.
New in Version 17.2
Hotfolder Input Order
Benefit from more flexibility in file processing
For more flexibility and to deliver all jobs on time, you can either choose to strictly preserve the input order, or to process the smallest files first to maximize production speed.
New in Version 17.2
New RAL 2024 Spot Color Libraries
Match precise brand colors
Benefit from the latest RAL spot color libraries directly in the RIP to match precise brand colors, reduce waste and reprints.
New in Version 17.2
White Under Trimmer Marks
Improve mark detection on non-white media
Add white under trimmer marks for automatic mark detection, even on black or colored media.
New OS support drivers
Compatible with more than 1,600 devices from major manufacturers, Caldera is a comprehensive solution that can be integrated in any wide-format Print Cut production environment.
30+ new drivers in the V17 ISO
Check whether your printers cutters are compatible with Caldera
Official support of macOS Sonoma
Check Caldera’s official OS compatibilities
Download CalderaDock
The app to manage your Caldera software
CalderaDock is the central application to manage all your Caldera solutions. Benefit from a centralized, secure interface to:
Install and update your softwareRegister your licensesDownload your print cut driversAccess our resources
Get started with CalderaRIP
Contact us for a custom demo with our specialists, or to start your free trial.
Duplicate hotfoldersDuplicate existing hotfolders and configure them to create variations of your workflows in no time— and enhance automation possibilities.
Adobe PDF Print Engine 6.2Version 17 integrates the newest version of Adobe PDF Print Engine to ensure optimal performance and accuracy when rendering all your design files.
Cut around bleedWhen producing Canvas, use the new Cut around bleed feature to automatically generate a cut contour around the bleed of the canvas.
Smart ImportSave time avoid manual errors with metadata SmartImport automatically extracts metadata from the filename to automate job submission. Examples of metadata: number of copies targeted printer presets height width scale
PrintProofThe latest version of the best PDF engine ensures you always print the rendering expected by the designer. Benefit from more performance and consistency to manage extended color gamuts, varnish and foils, and print accurate brand colors.
Cost Optimization (CostProof included in Pro Package)VisualRIP+ includes the necessary tools to help you make the best use of your resources. Reduce your ink and media consumption while maintaining the quality of your jobs and gain time while acquiring a better insight of your operation
Intuitive GUI
Multi-device Print Cut
More than 30 new print cut drivers included in the V16 ISOCompared to the previous major version, CalderaRIP V17 includes more than 30 new drivers:
Official support of macOS SonomaStill supported:
DeltaE formula selection
Linearization Auto-smoothing
Pantone Formula Guide
