If you’re not using Caldera V11 RIP software, or any RIP software, to control your printers, it can only be because you don’t yet know how much quicker and more convenient it makes printing. Perhaps it’s been something of an industry secret up to now – but not for much longer, if we have our way.

Why not acquaint yourself with the latest version – Caldera V11?
Just launched at SGIA in September, our latest landmark version of Caldera marks its 25th anniversary. This represents 25 years’ experience in developing and supporting high-quality hi-tech software for wide-format print and production. Utilizing Caldera’s award-winning suite of workflow programs not only increases productivity but also makes print and production more cost efficient at the same time as boosting output. The Caldera range of products included in the suite offer color management, imaging and driving solutions for large- and grand-format peripherals. New to this version is the inclusion of the latest edition of Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE4), as well as advances in image and business control options.

An outline of the Caldera benefits
“Using RIP software to control your print workflow offers so many benefits,” says SEDO Sales Director Andy McGuinness. “The Caldera suite has a number of features that allow users to print without limitations. It supports the use of ‘print clusters’ – the practice of using a group of printers to speed up production on a job without the need for a larger, faster printer. The contribution this offers to productivity shouldn’t be underestimated.”

But enhanced productivity across a range of printers is only one of the benefits Caldera V11 offers. There are plenty of others:

The Caldera V11 is an ideal production tool with easy-to-use features such as nesting and step-and-repeat

Making color corrections for corporate colors couldn’t be easier

When run on a dedicated PC, Caldera can handle larger file formats without interfering with the speed and performance of other programs such as InDesign and Photoshop

Using Caldera is intuitive – navigation is easy and the visual formatting shows edits as they’re made

There are no waiting times for RIPing as Caldera RIPs at the end

The versions of Caldera have remained consistent, which means users of earlier versions can easily upgrade to the latest one

There are no dumbed down versions of the program – VisualRip+ is the core product for wide-format

It simplifies the use of multiple printers by standardizing the different print drivers

The platform is Linux based, offering its substantial advantages such as virus resistance

Caldera works well with TeamViewer for the speedy diagnosis of problems

The software can utilize a range of bolt-ons such as InkPerformer and CostPROOF to allow for more production-oriented use without upgrading to a more expensive version

Mike Vincent, SEDO’s Head of Technical Services, believes Caldera is the best RIP software available on the market. “It’s a powerful desktop RIP solution for small and medium-sized printers who are using wide format print at smaller volumes,” he explains. “Using Caldera means cost effective production, whatever combination of hardware you might have.”

Caldera V11 is available now to buy or for upgrade at a highly competitive price. Get in touch with us to find out more.