Rolandprintstudio, a new Rip and print management software for Mac OS X, has been introduced by Roland across Europe. Available for use with Roland printers, printer/cutters and standalone cutters, it will be in action at Fespa 2015 next week. At the heart of the Rolandprintstudio software is the Adobe PDF Print Engine, which renders artwork using native Adobe functionality. With 64bit processing capabilities, it is able to maximise the available operating system resources and deliver high Rip speeds.
Mark Elvidge, print product manager, Roland DG UK said: “There has been an increasing demand from graphics houses and print businesses for a Rip software that makes it possible to control a Roland printer with a Mac using OS X architecture. We wanted to ensure we met this need and provide a powerful solution at an affordable price.”
The software’s multitasking environment means users can Rip, print and cut on two devices simultaneously. Unlimited hot folders offer maximum automation of the Rip functionality, an image bar stores and sorts images for quick access and a nesting facility maximises media usage. There’s a costing function, and a spooler function allowing multiple users to submit to a print queue and get quick reprints through access to historical job settings. Rolandprintstudio also has design features. Speciality colours such as white, gloss or metallic, can be created from CMYK data, and Rolandprintstudio enables you to adjust artwork for pixel to pixel registration. Included in the new Rip software are industry standard colour libraries including all RAL, HKS and pantone colour swatches. There is also an embedded profiling module to enable operators to create custom ICC profiles.
Further features include template driven tiling and an application guide tool. And there’s the ability to print grommet locations for finishing.
- Roland has also announced that apart from its five technology zones on its Fespa 2015 stand, it will also have a Virtual Reality Zone.