Mimaki launches new wide format RIP software at FESPA

Written by Colin Gillman | 17 February 2012

Mimaki is to launch new software for its feature rich wide format RIP; RasterLink6 at FESPA.

Mimaki’s exclusive UK & Ireland distributor Hybrid Services says the new RIP features a range of new functions and enhancements including Pantone colour matching, all of which are ideally suited to Mimaki’s broad range of wide format inkjet printers including the new JV400 series.

John de la Roche, Hybrid’s national sales manager, describes the new features as “powerful developments from Mimaki.”

The new version of RasterLink6 offers an improved user interface over previous versions, including intuitive icons that make selection of options easy for users, a single-window approach to selection of all options, and the ability to monitor printing progress from the main screen.

“We have also enhanced our colour replacement functions with RasterLink6,” says Yuji Ikeda, product marketing manager of Mimaki Europe. “With RasterLink6, operators can easily convert special colours to specific Pantone references to ensure colour integrity. Selected colours from the RasterLink6 colour charts can easily be added to colour swatches in Adobe Illustrator. In addition, users can measure a target colour with an optional colorimeter and use RasterLink6’s Colour Picker System to accurately reproduce those targeted colours.”

Mimaki RasterLink6 also allows users to simulate colour printing in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop without the need to create an actual print using Mimaki’s Profile Master 2, which means savings in both time and money in the design and production process.

www.hybridservices.co.uk

www.mimakieurope.com