Wasatch Quickstart SP
Wasatch Quickstart SP
The faster the CPU, the faster Wasatch SoftRIP will process
your images. Therefore, it is advisable to buy the fastest Contents
computer you can. While more RAM will also help speed System Requirements _________________ page 1
up the processing, it is the speed of the CPU that directly Network Connections _________________ page 1
affects how fast SoftRIP runs. Wasatch SoftRIP requires a Overview ___________________________ page 2
minimum of 512 MB of system memory. Quick Start __________________________ page 4
Wasatch SoftRIP can process more than one image at a Color Separations ____________________ page 5
time and take advantage of multiple CPUs for this purpose, Halftone Screens _____________________ page 7
including new, state-of-the-art hyperthreaded and multi-
core processors. 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 com- Recommended System
puters that are intended for use in high resolution printing, Requirements
especially if you plan to keep RIP’d files available in the Wa- Pentium IV 3.06 GHz CPU or faster
satch Print Queue.
1 GB RAM
Displays must be set for a minimum of 1024 by 768 pixels,
and for a Color Quality of “True Color” (a minimum of 24 bit 80 GB or larger Hard Drive
color depth). Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
(SoftRIP will not install on older Windows
operating systems)
Network Connections
A single high-end inkjet printer in an ethernet environment
can demand well over 500 kilobytes per second for long Additional Help
periods of time. Newer printers can demand even more.
This is a sustained data-rate that can seriously impact your
network, especially if you are set up with an older 10Base-T Complete user info is provided under the Help menu on the
arrangement. Data may then fail to reach your printer fast SoftRIP main screen. Help can also be accessed through
enough, causing problems such as pausing of the print help buttons on various screens in the software.
head. The integrity of your network will also affect the per-
formance of the Wasatch ImageNET TM Graphics Transfer
and Management System.
For network printing, we recommend the use of 100Base-
T ethernet cards that install on the PCI bus of the com-
Operating System
puter running Wasatch SoftRIP. We also suggest the use of Operating Systems:Wasatch SoftRIP is compatible only
100Base-T switches (not hubs). with Windows 2000 or XP Operating Systems. It cannot be
You should consider connecting Wasatch SoftRIP to these installed on a Macintosh or other Windows platforms. If
printers on an isolated network with its own switch and you use Apple computers to create your images, you can
cables, and with a dedicated network card in the computer use SoftRIP’s ImageNET feature.
running the Wasatch SoftRIP software. Isolating heavy traf-
fic will improve overall network performance.
SoftRIP SP Overview:
SoftRIP SP has two major functions.
1. Creating digital color separation films using inkjet print-
ers and image setters.
SoftRIP SP provides a complete set of features that al-
low you to optimize performance in your production
environment. You may choose one of several available
workflows, as well as the type of halftone screen that
best suits your requirements. Of particular interest for
more demanding users are new Wasatch Precision Ro-
sette Screens, which provide a large selection of special
halftone configurations.
SoftRIP SP also offers additional controls of such key Post-
Script screen parameters as dot shape, screen angle and
frequency. Dot size controls are provided for FM screens.
See page 4 of this guidebook and online help for more
information about generating digital color separations.
2. Driving inkjet printers and other digital color devices to
produce direct color output.
Wasatch SoftRIP is a full-featured RIP and Print Manage-
ment software package, designed to optimize color re-
production, throughput speed and workflow efficiency
for virtually any wide-format device available today.
Wasatch SoftRIP 6.0 provides interactive previews, con-
trol of size and cropping, color control, streamlined ICC
workflow control and single screen management of job
queues. In addition, the ImageNET graphics transfer and
management utility allows you to move and manage
images from any Mac, PC or Unix workstation on your
network.
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