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What is the MicroPress RIP?

The MicroPress RIP (Raster Image Processor) is a PostScript

®

 language compatible inter-

preter. MicroPress RIP rasterizes postscript and other file types for printing using three basic 

functions (Input, Configuration, and Output), each with a corresponding software tool.

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What does the MicroPress RIP offer?

What is the MicroPress?

A short run, on-demand, digital printing system designed for production printing of black & 

white and color documents. Its three software components—MicroSpool, MicroPress RIP, 

PrintStation Manager—work with associated hardware to provide the network connectivity, 

image rendering, and virtual printer capability to meet today’s digital document production 

challenges. The following chart outlines the system and provides definitions its major compo-

nents.

– Input Controller - provides various 

input sources including AppleTalk, 
MicroSpool pipe, and NT pipe

– Print file - downloads PostScript 

files directly

– Configure RIP - used to set RIP 

system settings and add RIP extras 
such as ICC and TrapWorks

– Page Setup Manager - defines how 

the RIP processes jobs including 

resolution, screening, page fea-
tures, calibration, tone curves, and 
printing effects (rotate, scaling, etc.)

– Calibration Manager - manages 

calibration curves, Tone Curves

– Color Setup Manager - installs and 

manages ICC profiles

– Cassette Manager - sets cassette 

or wide-format roll size

– Device Manager - connects the 

MicroPress RIP to output devices

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Increased speed and performance with-
out purchasing a new hardware RIP

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Access to new features via cost-effec-
tive software upgrades

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Much easier customer-specific customi-
zation than hardware RIPs

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PostScript® 3 functionality and many 
additional features beyond Level 3 to 
improve workflow and color functionality