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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical support | Troubleshooting available for the version | ||||||||
| Bug fixes | Bug resolution available for the version | ||||||||
| Version updates | Automatic version update with CalderaCare | (VPASS) | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe PDF Print Engine | Native PDF management engine | ||||||||
| PS & EPS Support | Native PS GhostScript engine (GS) or PS to PDF converter | ||||||||
| X-Rite i1Prism Profiler | Color engine for ICC profiling based on X-Rite technology | ||||||||
| GENERAL FEATURES | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||||||||
| CalderaDock | The app to manage Caldera software (installation, licenses, updates, etc.) | ||||||||
| Digital licenses | Dongle-free digital licenses | ||||||||
| Windows virtualization | Caldera License Server now runs on Windows | ||||||||
| Custom annotations | Add custom annotations (barcodes, QR codes) to jobs | ||||||||
| CalderaJobs | Easily find, (re)print, archive, delete any job | ||||||||
| Nesting Content View | Reopen and view the content of an Autonest | ||||||||
| Smart Hotfolder | 35% faster workflow with PDF files, and 60% faster workflow with TIFF files | ||||||||
| Preview | Inspect your jobs before printing | ||||||||
| CalderaJobs Date Filter | Use the date filter to easily find any job | ||||||||
| PrintProof | Export TIFF proofs of your jobs before production to automate approval workflow | ||||||||
| Duplicate Hotfolders | Save time configuring new Hotfolders | ||||||||
| REST API | Connect CalderaRIP to third-party apps (webshop, ERP) | ||||||||
| PREPRESS FEATURES | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||
| PrintBleed | Pixel cloning and contour duplication to expand print area | ||||||||
| Print&Cut Mirror | Mirror printing and cutting (sublimation, backlit printing) | ||||||||
| Tile Order | Choose the printing order of your tiles | ||||||||
| Double-sided printing | Automate double-sided prints | ||||||||
| Smart Import | Automatic job submission to the RIP (extract information from filename) | ||||||||
| Extract dimension tags (width, height) | |||||||||
| White Under Marks | Add white under and around cut marks to improve cutting accuracy on non-white media | ||||||||
| Cut around bleed | Automatically generate cut contour around the bleed of the Canvas | ||||||||
| Bicubic resampling | Avoid pixellated effects when rescaling an image. Generate sharper images and details | ||||||||
| Extended White Under Marks | Set white and transparent cut marks with colored background (for printing/cutting on transparent film) | ||||||||
| COLOR FEATURES | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||
| High dynamic linearization | Increase linearization accuracy in difficult conditions | ||||||||
| Alpha-to-spot | Convert "alpha" layers to spot colors (for whites and varnishes) | ||||||||
| 2xCMYK | Finer screening and ink optimization for 2xCMYK printers | ||||||||
| Pantone FHI Spot Colors | New Pantone "Fashion & Home Interior" included | ||||||||
| CUT FEATURES | |||||||||
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| Extra Marks | Advanced management of registration marks (for flatbed cutters with GrandCut) | ||||||||
| Trim-O-Matik | Compatibility with Trimmer ranges (Fotoba, Crest, Kala XY) | ||||||||
| CutServer/GrandCutServer | (Grand)CutServer now behaves as a server instead of a cut driver | ||||||||
| Wide Contour Offset | Improve cutting accuracy with extended Cut Contour offsets | ||||||||
| Fotoba ASP | Automate trimming with Fotoba "Automatic Slicer Positioning" feature | ||||||||
| Grouped material assignation | Assign materials to media categories instead of specific media, and save time configuring cutters | ||||||||
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