RIP

CLOUDFLOW RIP converts graphical artwork to 1 or 8 bit TIFF raster files which support all printing processes.

Overview of the specifications of the CLOUDFLOW RIP

  • Support for Flexo platemaking. Therefore, sophisticated screening and calibration control is provided.
  • Support for the following types of screens:
    • AM or HPS screens.
    • FM or HDS screens, a second-generation stochastic screen.
    • HXM screens: a combination of AM and FM screens.
  • Object based screening, which enables you to have full control over the RIP process.
  • Support for full calibration control on both press and print curves:
    • The press curves allow the correct application of bump-ups/clamping, in both highlights and shadows.
    • These curves can be assigned per separation and per screen.
  • TIFF output generation. An integrated dot viewer allows you to inspect of the generated output, with tools to measure density, angles and LPI, in both a separated or composite way.
  • An integrated dot viewer which allows you to inspect the generated output, with tools to measure density, angles and LPI, in both a separated or composite way. See View a file with PROOFSCOPE for detailed information on the dot viewer.

Modes

The CLOUDFLOW RIP comes in two modes:
  • Standalone. In this case the RIP comes with a separate web-based UI in which you can set up presets and run RIP jobs. See Standalone RIP for more information.
  • As a workflow node. In this case the RIP runs as part of a real workflow. See the RIP node for more information.