Installation and Technical Information for MultiRIP Hybrid Software

Note: Once the MultiRIP software is installed on your computer, you will find that the Users Manual (several How-To PDFs) are installed on your computer. Just click on the Start button --> All Programs --> MultiRIP folder --> Documentation folder and you will see all the PDFs.

For Advanced Technical Support: Please follow the instructions in this PDF document and send us the email with the requested information. Click here for the Advanced Technical Support PDF.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Watch a video on the general features of MultiRIP hybrid RIP printing software.
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How many computers can I install MultiRIP hyrbrid RIP on?
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What is the difference between MultiRIP Lite and MultiRIP Full hybrid RIP?
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What are the MultiRIP Easy DyeSub and Easy Transfers printers?
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How can I update the MultiRIP on my computer with the latest version?
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How can I do a thorough uninstall (requires a new validation) of MultiRIP hybrid RIP software?
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What is MultINK and how is it different from Epson ink?
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User manual for the MultiRIP Interface features (i.e. Main Dialog, Queue Tabs, Previewing, Density Calibrations, Inputs, Outputs,...).
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Can MultiRIP be setup to run on a Server or across a Network?
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Can I run an Ethernet Card using the MultiRIP software?
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Why do I keep getting a PowerRIP MFC Application error? Turn off your anti-virus and permission-based software. Do not use Kaspersky Software.
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How to use the Input and Output buttons on MultiRIP Interface window.
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How do I adjust the time a file remains in the MultiRIP Interface?
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How to use the MultiRIP Imposition feature to gang designs up on one sheet.
Video (Part 1) | Video (Part 2)

Why are the files not printing when using the Imposition Feature? (They are listed as "Waiting")
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How to use the MultiRIP Step-&-Repeat feature to gang designs up on one sheet.
Video (Part 1) | Video (Part 2)

MultiRIP's Advanced Settings User Manual (i.e. How to network the software, PDF / TIFF Generator, Add Profiles into MultiRIP,...).
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How do I setup an Epson 1400 6-channel printer as a Hybrid printer? (Covers everything from setting up the CIS Bulk Refill System to which loading the ink in the proper ink channels).
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INSTALLATION / SETUP QUESTIONS

What are the steps to installing MultiRIP hybrid RIP? (Installation Instructions)
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How can I properly uninstall the MultiRIP on my computer to update it with the latest version? Also used when updates on your computer firmware lead to error messages in MultiRIP.
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Which slots on the printer do I put the different types (i.e. sublimation or transfer / film) and colors of ink?
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How do I remove the PowerRIP watermark (i.e. validate) from my prints?
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How can I remove the validation from one computer and put it on another computer or put it back into my account? Also used before reformatting a computer's hard drive.
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Why do I get an error message when I am trying to get a Validation Code from the iProof Systems’ website?
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Why do I get an error message when I try to put the Validation Code into the MultiRIP Interface?
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Why does my graphic run through the RIP, but does not print from my printer? AKA – What should the printer ports be set to?
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Why does my printer only print text and numbers (postscript information)?
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How do I set the MultiRIP printers to my default settings specific to my shop?
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PRINTING QUESTIONS

User manual for printing general business items using MultiRIP hybrid software.
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User manual for printing photographs using MultiRIP hybrid software.
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How do you print on a roll of paper?
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Why does only a portion of my design print on the roll of paper?
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Why am I having orientation problems when printing from CorelDraw on roll paper?
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I keep getting an error message that says either "Error 15 in InitJob" or "Can't Write to Device" that prevents MultiRIP from working properly. How can I resolve this?
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Why do my colors look faded?
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Why do I only get black and white prints (i.e. no color)?
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Why does the printer only print postscript (text) when I am trying to print a graphic?
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Why does my printer only print text and numbers (postscript information)?
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How do I run a Nozzle Check or a Head Cleaning?
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Can I add my own ICC profiles into MultiRIP hybrid RIP software?
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Now that I have changed my ink configuration to run as a hybrid printer, how do I know which ink channel is clogged on my nozzle check?
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COLOR MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS

What is color management and why is it important? How can I setup color management practices?
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What options do I have for setting up my Color Management in CorelDraw?
* ChromaBlast (Easy Transfer) - Large Video | Small Video

How do I setup the color managment in Photoshop.
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How to use the MultiRIP RGB Color Kit for CorelDraw?
Web Page | PDF Document | Video

How to use the MultiRIP RGB Color Kit for Photoshop?
Web Page | PDF Document | Video

How can I add a color to the CorelDraw color palette?
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How to print using the CMYK SWOP profile without using color management in CorelDraw.
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How to set up the Color Management in CorelDraw for overriding the SWOP profile for a MultiRIP profile.
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Instructions for how to use the Published to PDF setting in CorelDraw to bypass Corel's color engine and then drop the PDF file directly into the MultiRIP hybrid RIP interface.
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How can I add a profile into the RGB or CMYK Source Profile fields in the RIP? (Instructions for using the Add Color Profiles to PPD feature)
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SCREEN PRINTING QUESTIONS

User manual for printing screen printing film positives using MultiRIP hybrid RIP.
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Will MultiRIP print halftones for screen printing film positives?
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What are the steps to printing halftones in Photoshop using MultiRIP hybrid RIP?
PDF Answer (Page 5) | Video

What are the steps to printing halftones in CorelDraw using MultiRIP hybrid RIP?
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Will MultINK work for waterproof and non-waterproof film?
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Why am I getting too much ink on my film positive media?
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Why when printing multiple colors of film positives from Illustrator, does the RIP crashes. (Set the Mode to Separations - Host Based)
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DYE SUBLIMATION QUESTIONS

User manual for printing dye sublimation transfers using MultiRIP hybrid RIP.
PDF Document

Watch a video on how to print dye sublimation transfers using MultiRIP hybrid RIP.
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What sublimation inks are profiled in MultiRIP hybrid RIP?
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What type of profiles does MultiRIP hybrid RIP have for dye sublimation?
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What are the settings for MultiRIP Easy DyeSub printer?
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Does it make a difference on what type of sublimation paper I use?
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HEAT TRANSFER QUESTIONS

User manual for printing inkjet heat transfers using MultiRIP hybrid RIP software.
PDF Document

Watch a video on how to print inkjet transfers using MultiRIP hybrid RIP.
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Why is MultINK better to use for inkjet transfers than Epson ink?
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What type of profiles does MultiRIP hybrid RIP have for inkjet heat transfers?
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What are the settings for MultiRIP Easy Transfer printer?
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How do I print on a roll of heat transfer paper?
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Can I use any type of inkjet transfer paper with MultiRIP hybrid RIP?
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PRINT-CUT APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Highlight video of Roland CutStudio Software for doing print-cut application.
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I am unable to select the Print-Cut option in the Roland CutStudio software. How can I set up the software correctly?
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How do I do Print-Cut with MultiRIP hybrid RIP on the Roland GX-24 Cutter and Roland CutStudio software?
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How do I add a white border around my graphic to make it stand out more on a dark shirt using the Roland CutStudio software? (i.e. Use the offset feature)
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How do I remove any white trim around my graphic using the Roland CutStudio Software? (i.e. Use the inset feature)
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Installation and Technical Information for MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software

Note: Once the MultiRIP GP software is installed on your computer, you will find that the Users Manual (several How-To PDFs) are installed on your computer. Just click on the Start button --> All Programs --> MultiRIP GP folder --> Documentation folder and you will see all the PDFs.

For Advanced Technical Support: Please follow the instructions in this PDF document and send us the email with the requested information. Click here for the Advanced Technical Support PDF.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Instructions for how to install MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software.
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Instructions for how to validate (i.e. remove the watermark) for MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software.
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How do I upgrade to the latest version of MultiRIP GP dtg RIP and keep the same validation?
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Which printers can MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software work with?
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User manual for the MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Interface features (i.e. Main Dialog, Queue Tabs, Previewing, Density Calibrations, Inputs, Outputs,...).
PDF Document

How to use the Input and Output buttons on MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Interface window.
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How do I adjust the time a file remains in the MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Interface?
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How can I set up default settings for the Easy Light and Dark Printers in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software?
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How do you set up the ink calculator for MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software?
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PRINTING QUESTIONS

How do I run a Nozzle Check or a Head Cleaning?
PDF Answer | Video

How do I export / import RIP files to allow for easy re-prints?
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How can I slightly lower the White Ink Density to prevent minor puddling on the garment? (i.e. Ink Channel Density Adjustment)
PDF Answer | Video

How to use the MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Imposition feature to gang designs up on one print.
Video (Part 1) | Video (Part 2)

How to use the MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Step-&-Repeat feature to gang designs of different sizes up on one print.
Video (Part 1) | Video (Part 2)

COLOR MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS

How to use the MultiRIP RGB Color Kit for CorelDraw?
Web Page | PDF Document | Video

How to use the MultiRIP RGB Color Kit for Photoshop?
Web Page | PDF Document | Video

How can I hard code the profile used in MultiRIP GP into CorelDraw's Color Managment system to overwrite Corel's color engine?
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Can I add my own ICC profiles into MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software?
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How can I add a profile into the RGB or CMYK Source Profile fields in the RIP? (Instructions for using the Add Color Profiles to PPD feature)
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MULTIRIP GP PRINT FROM APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Learn about the new features in the Print From RIP application that comes with all MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software products.
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How to print a Light Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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How to print a transparent background graphic on a Dark Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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How to print a colored background graphic on a Dark Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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How to print a photographic with a complete underbase on a Dark Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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How to print a fully separated artwork file (i.e. white underbase, CMYK layer and color layer) using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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Learn how you can export out any layer (i.e. white underbase, CMYK layer and color layer) to manually touch up the layer and import it back into the Print From dtg RIP application.
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Create your own Pre-Defined Settings based off your own shop requirements in the Print From dtg RIP application.
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Learn how to print multiple graphic files at the same time using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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Understand how to use the Black Ink Handling feature can affect your printing in the Print From dtg RIP Application.
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Learn how to use the Auto White Highlight feature to add white ink during the CMYK layer using the Print From dtg RIP application.
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MULTIRIP GP PRINT TO APPLICATION PRINTING QUESTIONS

User manual for all the MultiRIP GP dtg RIP layers features.
PDF Document

How do I use the Color Layer feature in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software? (Only prints CMYK ink - no underbase printed.)
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When do I use the Color Layer Auto Mask in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software? (Prints a 100% underbase & CMYK ink - use for vector graphics)
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How does my graphic need to be setup to use the Color Layer Auto Mask Black Background? (Needs to have the graphic on a black background, but does not print any black ink)
Video (Part 1) | Video (Part 2)

When will I use the Capture Black for Next Layer feature for MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software? (Use in conjunction with Color Layer Auto Mask Black Background to add black ink)
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How to print a separated artwork file using MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software? (Allows you to print the underbase, CMYK ink and white highlight layers separately.)
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How to use the White Ink Layer feature in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software? (This layer feature only prints white ink and will print 100% pixel of white ink. This is good for doing white text.)
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How do I use the White Highlight features in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software?
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