The Direct-to-Film market has grown rapidly in recent years, but while this growth is exciting, it also brings new operational challenges. As production scales, is there a smarter way to handle file preparation for DTF printing and cutting?

Large format print shops often face significant challenges in preparing files for cutting. Manual file preparation is tedious and time-consuming, leading to errors and wasted materials. Tasks like adding cut marks, setting up cut contours, and ensuring accurate print bleed are often done repetitively, consuming valuable time that could be spent on production or customer service. How to improve cutting processes?

Caldera, a leader in developing software solutions for the large-format printing industry, is excited to announce the release of CalderaRIP Version 18, the latest major upgrade to its market-leading RIP software. Discover what’s new.

Caldera is excited to announce the release of PrimeCenter 3.3, the latest version of its prepress software for large format cutting. This update brings new capabilities to users by introducing drivers for a wider range of cutting devices, furthering the platform’s mission of providing seamless, efficient production workflows for a growing number of environments. 

We are informing our customers still using CalderaRIP Version 15 that starting from December 31, 2024, this version of our software will no longer be supported. This means that technical assistance for Version 15 will no longer be available from Caldera. Read more.

Amid pandemic challenges, BeeGraphix adapted to uphold quality and service. Read how PrimeCenter streamlined and scaled their DTF production.

Where are your print operators spending most of their time? If it’s on laborious and repetitive prepress tasks, reading our free eBook could revolutionize the way you work.

If you’re new to large-format digital printing, there’s much to learn. But one of the most important concepts you’ll encounter is nesting. Whether printing simple rectangular shapes or intricate designs, mastering nesting can help you drastically reduce media waste and optimize your production costs. Taking just two minutes to read this article will definitely be worth your while!

Caldera has announced the launch of its new Direct-to-Film (DTF) solution, designed to provide an intuitive route for effective digital textile printing. The software features an easy-to-use interface to speed up DTF image preparation at the production stage, resulting in high-quality printing without the need for specialized knowledge or expertise.