Rip Software CADlink Digital Factory v10 DTF Desktop Edition

More information about the CADlink Digital Factory v10 DTF Edition rip software

INDEX

> Description

> Trial version

> Supported printers

> Installation requirements

> What’s on the dongle?

> Pre-production tool

> Colour and ink management tool

> A2 licence extensions

DESCRIPTION

• Ultra-fast RIP processing, even with multiple job queues, which you can configure according to the printer, inks and layouts
• Compatible with Epson L1800, L805, L1800 and L805 printers included in our DTF printer bundles (A4, A3 and A3+)
• Ability to work with many different formats and substrates
• Maximum optimisation of printer and ink efficiency
• Very simple, user-friendly interface with quick responsiveness
• Includes CMYK + White drivers, specially created for L1800, L1800 and L805 printers
• Real-time nozzle check, automatic print head cleaning, and maintenance alert notifications
• Several preview modes: white layer (choke), colour layer, colour replacement, final result, print preview
• Pre-set print modes with the possibility to manually adjust the parameters by creating a template

15-DAY TRIAL VERSION

• Download from the following link

SUPPORTED PRINTERS

• Download from the following link: PDF - 60 kB

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

For CadLink software to run properly, the computer must have the following characteristics:

• Windows 7SP1/ 8.1/8.1/10 operating system. All updates must be installed
• CPU: Intel Core i5-i 2.6-3.0 GHz
• RAM: 8-12 GB
• HARD-DRIVE: 500 GB SSD (recommended) or HDD
• Minimum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels
• Recommended requirements: Windows 10 (64-bit) and 1600 x 90 pixels

NOTE: If any problems arise during the installation, we recommend turning off your antivirus protection.

WHAT’S IN THE DONGLE (USB)?

• Licence files (xxxxxxHM), where x is the dongle number
• Program files (Digital Factory v10)
• Quick setup sheet in PDF
• Setup wizard link (setup.exe)

To install the software, connect the USB to the computer, run Setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.

PRE-PRODUCTION TOOLS

• Supports countless vector and pixel file formats such as bmp, gif, jpg, jpeg, png, ping, tif, tiff, psd, svg, ps, tmp, eps, ai and pdf
• Image editing through GIMP, a free software similar to Photoshop and optimised to interact comfortably with the RIP without leaving the programme
• Create patterns based on images to achieve full-print personalisation
• You may arrange your designs manually or automatically on the same page, featuring the ability to copy the same design for a customisation run. It will generate copies of it in matrix mode using rows and columns to fill the film area
• Automatic nesting of different layouts on the film Smart distribution of images for space optimisation
• Super Size Image: increases the resolution to avoid visible pixels in non-vector images
• You can use effects to add frames or vintage finishes

COLOUR AND INK MANAGEMENT TOOLS

• Quick adjustments for transparency, contrast, brightness, and saturation
• Create patterns to reduce ink consumption
• KnockMeBlackOut: for designs to be printed on black garments Eliminates black areas of the design so that the white layer will not be printed followed by a layer of black, which saves ink
• KnockMeColorOut: allows you to select and remove up to 4 colours from the design with a single click
• White and colour ink flow control to optimise consumption and calculate cost per print

A2 LICENCE EXTENSIONS

Applies to the licence for A2 printers (Ref. 040631).

A2 or higher extension

• Allows printing in larger formats using a small device

Extension 3 printers

• The CADlink software licence allows you to work with only one printing device. This extension allows you to add 3 printing devices with up to A2 sheets and rolls up to 43.2 cm wide
  
• You can switch from one device to another without losing the configuration of each printer
• Before the end of the delivery period, you will receive an email with all the steps for the installation of the extension