WASATCH SOFTRIP FULL (LARGE FORMAT) EDITION

New Features:

• Wasatch continues to enhance the RIP and Print management experience with our latest release, Wasatch SoftRIP Version 6.5. This latest upgrade includes the all new Wasatch Cost Estimator that provides an accurate estimate of every job you print before you even start the production process.
• Version 6.5 also includes the latest update to Wasatch Precision Stochastic Screens; an expanded suite of ICC Input Profiles that help make color matching more convenient; an improved Profile View to assist users with visualizing color mapping; and a new performance mode for faster textile printing.

Cost Estimator:

• Saving money and managing inventory can be of paramount importance during tough economic times. Our Wasatch Cost Estimator can help you take control by accurately estimating the cost of every print you produce. This new feature is packed with a wide range of options. Estimate costs for your media, inks, and any additional post production charges. Export results to either a database friendly format or directly to an html web page.

Improved Profile View:

• The improved Profile View displays intricate details about color gamuts, helping users visualize their availabe range of color in a 3D CIE Lab color space. This dynamic feature helps users set realistic customer expectations about what colors can be achieved, helping to reduce wasted ink and media. The new, easy-to-use interface makes Profile View the perfect solution for understanding color.

Improved PSS Halftoning:

• SoftRIP version 6.5 includes improvements to Wasatch's Precision Stochastic Screens halftone method (PSS). This update combines the advantages of Error Diffusion with the full speed and other quality advantages of PSS. It even preserves color profiles, since all profiles made with earlier versions of PSS will continue to work accurately with this update.

Expanded ICC Input Profiles:

• This release provides a greatly expanded suite of ICC input profiles, many with ISO numbers, making it more convenient than ever to match a wide variety of industry-standard color responses. These input profiles enable users to achieve consistent, high quality color with profiles in RGB, CMYK, Web Coated SWOP, and Japan Color, to name a few.

Faster Repeats:

• The Repeats feature of Wasatch SoftRIP TX has a new Performance Mode that can increase the rate of output by up to ten times and can help when slower computers are used for textile printing. With advanced re-sampling that produces seamless repeats and this new Performance Mode, SoftRIP is well-prepared for the coming generation of fixed-array high-speed textile printers.

Wasatch is sophisticated software made easy. With simple setup, intuitive workflow, and powerful printing controls, SoftRIP saves you time and money while producing excellent quality color. Whatever your printing goals, you will succeed with SoftRIP.

Tools for Every Level of Expertise:
With our easy color controls almost anyone can begin printing accurate color with a minimum of training. Beginners get great color out of the box with fully plug-and-play imaging configurations and fast setup. Then, when you're ready to dig deeper into your color control Wasatch has you covered with sophisticated color tools for color management experts.

A New Standard in Color Quality:
SoftRIP is the RIP that color experts choose most. Our exclusive Precision Stochastic Screens Halftone Method achieves excellent color reproduction with perfectly smooth gradients. SoftRIP has the most advanced arsenal of color tools available in any RIP. Wasatch software RIPs will help you implement even the most complex color workflows.

Make Your Workflow Flow:
No matter how large or complex your production environment, SoftRIP has the workflow tools to give you complete control. SoftRIP can manage any print environment from one small or large format inkjet printer to a complex production plant with multiple wide format inkjet printing devices.

Save Time and Money:
SoftRIP pays for itself quickly in saved time and media. Most RIPs bundled with inkjet printers include only the basic features necessary to drive the printer. Only a quality RIP like SoftRIP gives you the tools you need to save thousands of dollars of media over the long haul.

Leverage the Power Across Your Network:
SoftRIP's power isn't limited to the RIP station. Any PC or Mac on your network can use SoftRIP to print using a regular web browser. SoftRIP's server tools are simple to setup on networked workstations and even easier to use.

The Wasatch Full Edition Soft RIP supports a wide range of printers, including these Epson printers:

• Epson Stylus Color 3000
• Epson Stylus Pro 2200
• Epson Stylus Pro 3800
• Epson Stylus Pro 4000
• Epson Stylus Pro 4400
• Epson Stylus Pro 4450
• Epson Stylus Pro 4800
• Epson Stylus Pro 4880
• Epson Stylus Pro 5000
• Epson Stylus Pro 5500
• Epson Stylus Pro 7000
• Epson Stylus Pro 7400
• Epson Stylus Pro 7450
• Epson Stylus Pro 7500
• Epson Stylus Pro 7600
• Epson Stylus Pro 7800
• Epson Stylus Pro 7880
• Epson Stylus Pro 7900
• Epson Stylus Pro 9000
• Epson Stylus Pro 9400
• Epson Stylus Pro 9450
• Epson Stylus Pro 9500
• Epson Stylus Pro 9600
• Epson Stylus Pro 9800
• Epson Stylus Pro 9880
• Epson Stylus Pro 9900
• Epson Stylus Pro 10000
• Epson Stylus Pro 10000CF
• Epson Stylus Pro 10600
• Epson Stylus Pro 11880

For a complete list, please visit the Wasatch web site at this link.

System Requirements:

• Minimum: Pentium 1 GHz CPU; 1 GB RAM; 80 GB Hard Drive; Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• Recommended: Pentium 3 GHz CPU or comparable mutli-core (C2D 1.8GHz or greater); 2 GB RAM; 300 GB or larger Hard Drive; DVD-ROM Drive; Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

A Note about System Requirements:
The faster the CPU, the faster the software will process your images. Therefore, it is advisable to buy the fastest computer you can. While more RAM will also help speed up the processing, it is the speed of the CPU that directly affects how fast SoftRIP runs. If you are processing large files over 100 MB in size, it is also advisable to upgrade your hardware configuration to include significantly more memory than the minimum requirement specified above.

Wasatch SoftRIP can process more than one image at a time and take advantage of multiple CPUs for this purpose. For every additional processor in your computer, it is recommended you double the amount of RAM. It is important to use multi-gigabyte disk drives on computers that are intended for use in high resolution printing, especially if you plan to keep RIP'd files available in the Wasatch Print Queue.

Operating Systems:
Wasatch SoftRIP is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista Operating Systems.

Color Engine (CMM):
SoftRIP's default CMM is the Microsoft engine. The Microsoft CMM implements the Linotype color management system within Microsoft ICC 2.0. It is included free of charge with Wasatch SoftRIP and is installed automatically.

File Format Compatibility:
PostScript Level 3, PDF, EPS, Tiff, JPG, GIF, PNG, PSD, BMP, PCX, PPM, PCD, TGA, DCS2 and MrSID

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