Compare CalderaRIP Versions
Understanding CalderaRIP Versions
CalderaRIP is a powerful Raster Image Processor (RIP) software trusted by professionals in digital printing, signage, and textile printing for its performance, color accuracy, and workflow optimization. Over the years, Caldera has released several versions, each introducing new features, improvements, and compatibility updates to meet the evolving needs of print service providers.
Below is a comparison chart of major CalderaRIP versions , highlighting differences in functionality, supported OS and key enhancements. Perfect if you’re considering an upgrade of your old CalderaRIP version!
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SUPPORT & COMPATIBILITIES V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18
Technical support Troubleshooting available for the version No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Bug fixes Bug resolution available for the version No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Version updates Automatic version update with CalderaCare No No No Yes (VPASS Legacy) Yes
(VPASS) Yes Yes Yes
Linux OS Compatibility with Linux OS. Learn more . From Debian 8.6 to 8.8 From Debian 8.6 to 9.5 From Debian 8.6 to 10 From Debian 8.6 to 10.2 From Debian 9.5 to 10.2 Debian 10 & Ubuntu 22.04 Debian 10 & Ubuntu 22.04 Ubuntu 22.04 & Ubuntu 24.04
macOS Compatibility with macOS. Learn more . From Mavericks to High Sierra From El Capitan to Mojave From El Capitan to Big Sur From High Sierra to Big Sur From High Sierra to Monterey From High Sierra to Ventura From High Sierra to Sonoma From Ventura to Sequoia
EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18
Adobe PDF Print Engine Native PDF management engine APPE 4 APPE 5 APPE 5 APPE 5.5 APPE 5.5 APPE 6 APPE 6.2 APPE 6.3
PS & EPS Support Native PS GhostScript engine (GS) or PS to PDF converter GS GS GS PS2PDF PS2PDF PS2PDF PS2PDF PS2PDF
X-Rite i1Prism Profiler Color engine for ICC profiling based on X-Rite technology ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
GENERAL FEATURES V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18
Printer detection Automatic detection of printers in the network ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Reopen jobs Reopen a job from the Spooler ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Print configs Manage print configurations ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
QuickPrint Use print presets as workflows ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
EasySelect Easily select custom sizes and media types loaded in the printer (depending on the manufacturer and model communications) New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
CalderaDock The app to manage Caldera software (installation, licenses, updates, etc.) New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Digital licenses Dongle-free digital licenses New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Windows virtualization Caldera License Server now runs on Windows New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom annotations Add custom annotations (barcodes, QR codes) to jobs New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
CalderaJobs Easily find, (re)print, archive, delete any job New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Nesting Content View Reopen and view the content of an Autonest New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Smart Hotfolder 35% faster workflow with PDF files, and 60% faster workflow with TIFF files New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Preview Inspect your jobs before printing New ✓ ✓ ✓
CalderaJobs Date Filter Use the date filter to easily find any job New ✓ ✓
PrintProof Export TIFF proofs of your jobs before production to automate approval workflow New | CalderaCare ✓ ✓
Duplicate Hotfolders Save time configuring new Hotfolders New ✓
REST API Connect CalderaRIP to third-party apps (webshop, ERP) New | CalderaCare
PREPRESS FEATURES V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18
Tiling+ Intuitive tiling module to prepare complex large format jobs ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tex&Repeat Module for pattern repetition (textile printing) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
QR codes Add QR codes from the print module ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Grommets Add grommets from the print module ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Contour Nesting ContourNesting optimized for (Grand)CutServer ✓ V2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PrintBleed Pixel cloning and contour duplication to expand print area New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Print&Cut Mirror Mirror printing and cutting (sublimation, backlit printing) New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tile Order Choose the printing order of your tiles New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Double-sided printing Automate double-sided prints New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Smart Import Automatic job submission to the RIP (extract information from filename) New | CalderaCare CalderaCare CalderaCare CalderaCare CalderaCare
Extract dimension tags (width, height) New | CalderaCare CalderaCare CalderaCare CalderaCare
White Under Marks Add white under and around cut marks to improve cutting accuracy on non-white media New ✓ ✓ ✓
Cut around bleed Automatically generate cut contour around the bleed of the Canvas New ✓
Bicubic resampling Avoid pixellated effects when rescaling an image. Generate sharper images and details New | CalderaCare ✓
Extended White Under Marks Set white and transparent cut marks with colored background (for printing/cutting on transparent film) New | CalderaCare
COLOR FEATURES V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18
Pantone, RAL, HKS, PPG Official spot color libraries included in CalderaRIP ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Color correction Color corrections in CalderaRIP/ColorBooks ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Relinearization Relinearize a profile with EasyMedia ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Exponential targets New targets with more patches in the highlights to improve linearization accuracy New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
High dynamic linearization Increase linearization accuracy in difficult conditions New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Alpha-to-spot Convert "alpha" layers to spot colors (for whites and varnishes) New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
2xCMYK Finer screening and ink optimization for 2xCMYK printers New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Pantone FHI Spot Colors New Pantone "Fashion & Home Interior" included New ✓ ✓
CUT FEATURES V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18
Extra Marks Advanced management of registration marks (for flatbed cutters with GrandCut) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Trim-O-Matik Compatibility with Trimmer ranges (Fotoba, Crest, Kala XY) Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option
CutServer/GrandCutServer (Grand)CutServer now behaves as a server instead of a cut driver Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option
Wide Contour Offset Improve cutting accuracy with extended Cut Contour offsets New ✓ ✓ ✓
Fotoba ASP Automate trimming with Fotoba "Automatic Slicer Positioning" feature New ✓ ✓ ✓
Grouped material assignation Assign materials to media categories instead of specific media, and save time configuring cutters New | CalderaCare
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