RIP

The RIP is the heart of digital printing. This is where the print ready artwork undergoes the final transformation into final printed work. Digital print engines and digital presses will all have a RIP, or a raster image processor. Computer to plate systems will also feature a RIP.

There are many types of RIP systems available. Most of them are proprietary and sold as a pair with the print engine they are coupled with. Sometimes the rip can be upgraded or replaced but this usually requires sourcing through approved channels.