Caldera Rip User Manual ((exclusive)) Direct

This document is designed to help new users understand the software's layout and core functions, or to serve as an introduction to a larger technical document.

  • Banding or moiré:

    Quick Copies: Ctrl + Drag & Drop a picture onto the Compose window. caldera rip user manual

    2. Typical workflow

    1. Preparation

      Resolution: Ensure your file has enough DPI for the intended output size. This document is designed to help new users

      • Import ICC profile for each device (printer and proofing devices).
      • Choose a default document profile (e.g., ISOcoated_v2 for coated offset).
      • Set rendering intent (perceptual for photo, relative colorimetric for branding).
      • Draft (4 pass): Fast but grainy. Banners, rough proofing.
      • Production (8 pass): Standard quality for decals.
      • High Quality (12-16 pass): Fine art, gallery prints.
      • Bidirectional: Faster (head prints left-to-right and right-to-left).
      • Unidirectional: Slower, better gloss uniformity on metallic media.

      Activate license (USB dongle or cloud)

      ./CalderaRIP --activate-license