For smarter printing & cutting

Duplicate hotfolders

Save time automating your workflow

Duplicate existing hotfolders and configure them with different folder paths to create small variations of your flow in just a few clicks— and enhance automation possibilities.

Cut around bleed

Save time designing your canvas

When producing Canvas, use the Cut around bleed feature to automatically generate a cut contour around the bleed of the canvas.

Linearization auto-smoothing

In EasyMedia, enable the Auto-smoothing option to improve the linearization curve & eliminate color measurement inaccuracies.

DeltaE formula selection

Choose the formula to measure the distance between colors in EasyMedia, and achieve more accurate colors for all types of substrates!

Pantone Formula Guide

Access the latest PANTONE Solid Coated V5 and Solid Uncoated V5 colors directly in CalderaRIP to match precise colors in your daily operations.

InkPerformer

Reduce ink consumption by up to 35%

No need to redo your ICC profiles to save on ink! InkPerformer automatically calculates a new color combination to decrease the amount of ink printed on the substrate, without compromising color accuracy. New in V17— One InkPerformer license for one printer is now included in CalderaCare. Click here to calculate your ROI with InkPerformer.

REST API

Connect CalderaRIP with third-party tools

The REST API facilitates the integration of CalderaRIP with your web shop or ERP to enable a more efficient workflow, and open the way for automatic job submission, job spooling and job cost tracking.

SmartImport

Automate job submission

SmartImport automatically extracts metadata (number of copies, targeted printer, presets, height, width, scale) from the filename to automate job submission, save time & reduce manual errors. New in V17— Use the “repeat_y” metadata to set the desired number of vertical pattern repetition for textile printing workflows.

PrintProof

Improve your customer validation workflow

Export TIFF proofs of your jobs after ripping, and send them to your customers before production to avoid unwanted waste.

Bicubic resampling

Print sharper images & details

When rescaling an image for large format applications, enable the bicubic resampling option to generate sharper details, avoid pixelated effects and guarantee precise rendering.

QuickPrint auto-naming

Save time exporting & sharing presets between your printers

When exporting a print configuration, CalderaRIP automatically renames it with relevant information (Export_Printer_Preset_Date) to help you save time.

New in Version 17.1

Mark Images as Done

Quickly see which images are left to print

Printed jobs are now marked as done in the ImageBar to help you save time.

New in Version 17.3

Hotfolder Input Order

Benefit from more flexibility in file processing

For more flexibility and to deliver all jobs on time, you can either choose between a variety of sorting algorithms to process jobs: fastest, preserve the input order, numeric or alphanumeric.

New in Version 17.2

New RAL 2024 Spot Color Libraries

Match precise brand colors

Benefit from the latest RAL spot color libraries directly in the RIP to match precise brand colors, reduce waste and reprints.

New in Version 17.2

White Under Trimmer Marks

Improve mark detection on non-white media

Add white under trimmer marks for automatic mark detection, even on black or colored media.

30+ new drivers in the V17 ISO

Check whether your printers & cutters are compatible with Caldera

Official support of macOS Sonoma

Check Caldera’s official OS compatibilities