Roland DG (UK) has been giving Sign and Digital visitors demonstrations of a new Rip and print management solution for Mac OS X operating systems driving a Soljet Pro 4 XR-640 printer/cutter.
Mark Elvidge, print product manager, Roland DG (UK) said: “This new Rip software is the key for Mac users to unlock the full creative potential of Roland’s wide-format printers, print-and-cut systems, and stand-alone cutters.”
Described as the perfect counterpart to VersaWorks, Roland’s PC-based Rip, the new program is a 64bit Mac application that incorporates the Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE). The multitasking environment allows users to Rip, print and cut to multiple devices simultaneously. Hot folders, job queue presets, automated true shape nesting and advanced tiling utilities contribute to making this a productive workflow solution for Mac based businesses.
Included in the new Rip software are industry standard colour libraries and comprehensive spot colour matching functionality. There is also an embedded profiling module to enable operators to create custom ICC profiles.
(PIC G) Breeze-block statement by Adverset
Coala Supertack, supplied by Antalis UK, has been used to transform a holiday apartment complex into a tropical statement piece.
Keen for the previously drab booking office to reflect the high-end interiors of the apartments, the owners turned to bespoke creative design and print service company Adverset Media Solutions, also based in Scarborough, for help. Adverset MD John Easby said: “Being directly on the seafront gave us the inspiration and vision to create a vibrant, tropical underwater theme, revamping a breeze-blocked, tiresome wall to exude the five star atmosphere of the apartments.”
The company turned to Antalis for help in finding the right substrate for the breeze-blocked wall and used Coala Supertack, a 96 micron, satin white polymeric high-grade calendered ‘high-tack’ vinyl printed on a HP Latex 360.