WHAT IS MULTIRIP HYBRID? WHY IS IT BENEFICIAL FOR DIGITAL TRANSFER AND SCREEN PRINT COMPANIES?
The true benefit of a hybrid printer is to allow you to invest the money you would put into two smaller printers, bulk feed systems and two sets of complete ink into a single printer that can handle a larger amount of production. MultiRIP Hybrid is a raster image processor that allows a user to put two different types of ink into one single printer. MultiRIP Hybrid will tell the printer which ink channels to pull ink from when printing dye sublimation transfers, inkjet transfers and / or screen printing film positive media.
For information on color management assistance, please click here.
Dye Sublimation Transfers with MultiRIP Hybrid:
Color Profiles for Industry Dye Sublimation Transfer Inks
MultiRIP Hybrid comes with profiles for the two main types of sublimation ink - ArTainium and SubliJet IQ inks from Sawgrass Systems, Inc (www.sawgrassink.com).
Easy Dye Sub Printer Feature MultiRIP has an Easy Dye Sub Printer selection that allows you to print polyester fabric with a one click selection.
Color Profiled for Maximum Color and Brightness
MultiRIP has been profiled for the two main types of dye sublimation inks from Sawgrass Systems - Artainium Inks and SubliJet IQ Inks. Sublimation inks are an encapsulated ink – which means the way they look printed on the release paper looks completely different than after being transfer.
Dye sublimation inks are very much different than your standard Epson inks. Sublimation inks are an encapsulated ink – which means the way they look printed on the release paper looks completely different than after being transferred to the substrate. MultiRIP has profiled the different types of sublimation substrates to provide you with the bright colors. Below is a list of the different substrates and resolutions that have been color profiled:
- Polyester Fabric – Normal, Enhanced & Fine
- Mousepads – Normal & Enhanced
- Ceramic Tile - Enhanced
- Metal – Enhanced & Fine
- Glass Tile - Enhanced
If you would like to learn more about the Color Management you can do with MultiRIP, click here.
Calibrated for Proper Ink Usage
Most decorators use print drivers that drop too much ink on to the release paper. To compensate for this, decorators will use a release paper that absorbs more ink quicker so that it does not pool and distort the image. MultiRIP is calibrated to print the appropriate amount of ink on to the release paper to maximize your ink usage and minimize your costs.
Screen Print Film Positives (including Halftones) with MultiRIP Hybrid:
Built-In Density Curves for Specific Film Media MultiRIP is not a film brand specific RIP software program. We provide built-in density curves - calibrated specific ink setting made specific for the coating on the printable side of the film media to provide dark, dense prints without putting too much ink. MultiRIP provides the density curvers for the following industry specific films:
Print Directly from Your Favorite Artwork Program
MultiRIP will work with any graphic artwork program (i.e. CorelDraw, PhotoShop, Illustrator,...) that you can print from. MultiRIP will install an indepent driver that allows your settings in your graphic artwork program (i.e. the size, shape and angle of your halftones) to print directly through the RIP software.
Halftone Screening
MultiRIP allows the use of halftone screening, thus turning your inkjet printer into a low-cost imagesetter. You can specify the screen frequency/angle at print time or you can select from one of our pre-defined screen ruling sets. MultiRIP comes with custom density curves for eight different types of film positive media.
Print Composite Proofs From Pre-separated PostScript files MultiRIP allows you to print composite pages from PostScript separation files. This feature is very useful, as you can use the composite output to check for trapping and moire, or simply use it as a proof to show the customer. If using halftone screening for output, you can select the angle and frequency for CMYK and spot colors.
Print Separations from Composite PostScript or PDF files MultiRIP allows you to print CMYK separations from a composite PostScript files or PDF files. If using halftone screening for output, you can specify the angle and frequency for the CMYK separations.
Inkjet Transfers with MultiRIP Hybrid:
Color Profiles for Industry Heat Transfer Inks
MultiRIP Hybrid comes with profiles for a light transfer only ink (ChromaBlast) and a light & dark transfer ink (MultINK). MultINK is specialized dye-based ink made for printing on to fabric that will minimize the color shirt after being put under a heat press. MultINK also has UV inhibitors in the black ink that is recommended for printing film positives.
Easy Transfer Printer Feature MultiRIP has an Easy Transfer Printer selection that allows you to print cotton fabric with a one click selection.
Profiled for Maximum Color and Brightness
Our archival-based dye inks are specially formulated to offer the best longevity and color gamut available to produce professional quality photograph prints. These dye inks are very bright and vivid to make you photographs pop off the page. MultiRIP has seven (7) different heat transfer paper profile settings.
Calibrated for Proper Ink Usage
Most decorators use standard print drivers that drop too much ink on to the transfer paper. To compensate for this, decorators will use a transfer paper that absorbs more ink quicker so that it does not pool and distort the image. MultiRIP is calibrated to print the appropriate amount of ink on to the release paper to maximize your ink usage and minimize your costs.
General Features with MultiRIP Hybrid:
Print and share your printer over the network
MultiRIP includes a built-in print server that allows you to share your printer over the network. MultiRIP can publish up to 50 print queues across the network. Queues can be published as hot folders, to drag-and-drop PostScript, EPS, or PDF files for printing. Everyone on your network can print to your printer and PDF generator. Share your printer with as many users at no additional charge. There is also no need to purchase additional hardware to share your printer, MultiRIP Professional does it all.
Print Queue Management
Print queue management allows you to reprint jobs directly from MultiRIP, eliminating the need to return to your application to reprint a file. Change priorities, move the print jobs up or down in the queue, pause or cancel. Hold jobs in the queue for minutes, hours, or weeks, even pause jobs in the queue to print later. Create queues for specific paper, resolution, profile, combinations or create queues to generate PDFs for the web or remote print purposes.
Add Custom Page Sizes
Unlike some applications that limit your designing abilities to set paper sizes, MultiRIP will let you design your own paper size and keep this size in memory for future use. All the standard dye sublimation release transfer paper sizes (8.5" x 11", 11" x 17 and 13" x 19") are preset.
Page Previewing
You can preview individual pages in both the output queue and the "processed jobs" queue. This can save a lot of time if a mistake is caught before expensive media is wasted.
Job / Page Priority
Allows users to change print priority on a per-job or per-page basis. When manually inserting jobs in the RIP or re-printing jobs that have been ripped; simply use the slide-bar to set values from 1 to 99 (just like Window's Print Manager) or enter the number by hand. The job or page will then assume it's new print priority. When printing from applications (Quark, PageMaker, etc.) select the priority in the print settings dialog.
Re-Print Pages without Re-Ripping
Allows you to re-print individual pages or colors from a separation with a few simple clicks of your mouse. Once the job has been processed, simply open the job item in the queue, select the pages you wish to re-send to the printer (1). Select the number of copies (2) and click "Print Selected Pages" (3). The selected pages will be sent to the output queue. When making multiple copies, the pages can be "stacked" (1,1,1, 2,2,2, 3,3,3 etc.) or collated (1,2,3, 1,2,3, etc.).
ICM/ICC Based Color Management
Supports the use of ICC and ICMs for color management. The user can select the color space of the input CMYK and RGB as well as the output ICM if they desire. All media types included with MultiRIP have been pre-linearized and the manual selection of an output profile is seldom needed. If the user has created a custom output profile, however, MultiRIP uses it per your request. You can select the ICC/ICMs at print-time or right at the RIP control panel when manually inserting PostScript or PDF files or re-processing previous jobs. A utility is included in the software which allows you to add ICM name entries into your PPD so that they appear at print-time in the print configuration dialog.
Print Spot Colors
To ensure accurate spot color reproduction you can activate MultiRIP's "TrueSpot™" you use special logo colors or product colors then you can easily add them to MultiRIP with the Spot Color function. Just click on Add and type in your special color. MultiRIP will remember your color and use it each time it is requested within your application.
Working with MultiRIP Hybrid:
Download a Trial Version of MultiRIP Hybrid Click Here to download the latest version of MultiRIP Hybrid.
NOTE: this is a fully functional RIP software that will print a watermark diagonal across the center of the print. To remove the watermark, you will need to purchase a 16-digit Product Code and use the online validation system to create an Activation Code. Click on the links below for the instructions on how to validate the software
- Video Instructions on Validation Systems.
- PDF Instructions on Validation Systems.
Complete Video Library for MultiRIP Hybrid
MultiRIP Hybrid comes with 24/7 online support of both PDF and screen recorded videos. We created a complete liabrary of technical support videos because we understand that screen printers work non-traditional business hours. When questions come up, most of the time the answer can be found in the videos listed below. If not, please feel free to email support@multirip.com and we will reply back as soon as possible.
Where to Purchase MultiRIP Hybrid:
Distributors in the United States of America:
Eastern Region of U.S.A. o Conde Systems (Dye Sublimation Ink & Supplies)
5600 Commerce Boulevard East
Mobile, AL 36619-9214
Toll: 800-826-6332
Direct: 251-633-5704
Fax: 251-633-3875
Website: www.conde.com
Central Region of U.S.A. o Atlas Screen Supply (Screen Printing & Dye Sublimation Ink)
9353 Seymour Avenue
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Toll: 800-621-4173
Direct: 847-233-0515
Fax: 847-233-0506
Website: www.atlasscreensupply.com
o Lawson Screen Printing Products (Screen Printing & Dye Sublimation Ink / Supplies)
510 Penrose Street
St. Louis, MO 63115
Direct: 314-382-9300
Fax: 314-382-3012
Website: www.lawsonsp.com
o The Paper Ranch (Inkjet & Dye Sublimation Ink / Supplies)
4000 N. Stiles Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 36619-9214
Toll: 877-777-2624
Direct: 405-639-2013
Fax: 405-639-2018
Website: www.thepaperranch.com
Western Region of U.S.A. o Advance Color Solutions (Large Format & Dye Sublimation Ink / Supplies)
11750 Sterling Ave. Suite C
Riverside, CA 92503
Direct: 951-359-2000
Fax: 951-359-2059
Website: www.advancedcolorsolutions.com
International Distributors:
Canada
We are currently looking to grow our distribution network in this territory at this time. Please feel free to contact MultiRIP directly for questions by clicking here. If your company is interested in becoming a distributor, please click here and complete the online application form.
Central America
MEXICO
The Magic Touch Mexico
Boulevard Toluca No. 13-1, 5 Piso
Fracc. Industrial Alce Blanco, Naucalpan, Edo, Mexico
Local Phone: 01.55.5358.4595
Fax: 01.55.5348.4595
Website: www.mtm.com.mx
We are currently looking to grow our distribution network in this territory at this time. Please feel free to contact MultiRIP directly for questions by clicking here. If your company is interested in becoming a distributor, please click here and complete the online application form.
South America
We are currently looking to grow our distribution network in this territory at this time. Please feel free to contact MultiRIP directly for questions by clicking here. If your company is interested in becoming a distributor, please click here and complete the online application form.
Europe
We are currently looking to grow our distribution network in this territory at this time. Please feel free to contact MultiRIP directly for questions by clicking here. If your company is interested in becoming a distributor, please click here and complete the online application form.
Asia
We are currently looking to grow our distribution network in this territory at this time. Please feel free to contact MultiRIP directly for questions by clicking here. If your company is interested in becoming a distributor, please click here and complete the online application form.
Africa
We are currently looking to grow our distribution network in this territory at this time. Please feel free to contact MultiRIP directly for questions by clicking here. If your company is interested in becoming a distributor, please click here and complete the online application form.
Australia / New Zeland
GJS Machinery
5 Wordie Place
Padstow, NSW 2211
Local Phone: +61 (2) 9790 1649
Fax: +61 (2) 9709 5904
Website: www.gjsmachinery.com.au
Power Digital
Unit 2, 3273 Logan Road
Underwood 4119
Queensland Australia.
Phone: +617 3841 5200
Fax: +617 3841 5233
Website - www.powerdigital.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions :
Most Asked Questions about MultiRIP Hybrid What are the steps to installing MultiRIP hybrid RIP? (Installation Instructions) PDF Answer | Video
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. Web Page
Which slots on the printer do I put the different types (i.e. sublimation or transfer / film) and colors of ink? PDF Answer
How do I remove the PowerRIP watermark (i.e. validate) from my prints? PDF Answer | Video
Watch a video on how to print dye sublimation transfers using MultiRIP hybrid RIP. Video
What sublimation inks are profiled in MultiRIP hybrid RIP? PDF Answer
Will MultiRIP print halftones for screen printing film positives? PDF Answer
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? PDF Answer (Page 2) | Video
Watch a video on how to print inkjet transfers using MultiRIP hybrid RIP. Video
Highlight video of Roland CutStudio Software for doing print-cut application. Video
I am unable to select the Print-Cut option in the Roland CutStudio software. How can I set up the software correctly? PDF Answer
How do I do Print-Cut with MultiRIP hybrid RIP on the Roland GX-24 Cutter and Roland CutStudio software? PDF Answer
What is the recommended computer requirements to run MultiRIP? Will MultiRIP run on a Mac computer? Will MultiRIP run on 64-bit operating system? PDF Answer
General Questions abou MultiRIP Hybrid What is the recommended computer requirements to run MultiRIP? Will MultiRIP run on a Mac computer? Will MultiRIP run on 64-bit operating system? PDF Answer
How many computers can I install MultiRIP hyrbrid RIP on? PDF Answer
I used all my Validation Codes, can I get more? PDF Answer
What is the difference between MultiRIP Lite and MultiRIP Full hybrid RIP? PDF Answer
What are the MultiRIP Easy DyeSub and Easy Transfers printers? PDF Answer
How can I update the MultiRIP on my computer with the latest version? PDF Answer | Video
How can I do a thorough uninstall (requires a new validation) of MultiRIP hybrid RIP software? PDF Answer
What is MultINK and how is it different from Epson ink? PDF Answer
User manual for the MultiRIP Interface features (i.e. Main Dialog, Queue Tabs, Previewing, Density Calibrations, Inputs, Outputs,...). PDF Document
Can MultiRIP be setup to run on a Server or across a Network? PDF Document
Can I run an Ethernet Card using the MultiRIP software? PDF Document
Why do I keep getting a PowerRIP MFC Application error? Turn off your anti-virus and permission-based software. Do not use Kaspersky Software. PDF Document
How to use the Input and Output buttons on MultiRIP Interface window. Video
How do I adjust the time a file remains in the MultiRIP Interface? Video
MultiRIP's Advanced Settings User Manual (i.e. How to network the software, PDF / TIFF Generator, Add Profiles into MultiRIP,...). PDF Answer
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). Small Video | Large Video
Installation, Getting Started & Updating Questions What are the steps to installing MultiRIP hybrid RIP? (Installation Instructions) PDF Answer | Video
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. Web Page
Which slots on the printer do I put the different types (i.e. sublimation or transfer / film) and colors of ink? PDF Answer
How do I remove the PowerRIP watermark (i.e. validate) from my prints? PDF Answer | Video
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. PDF Answer | Small Video | Large Video
Why do I get an error message when I am trying to get a Validation Code from the iProof Systems’ website? PDF Answer
Why do I get an error message when I try to put the Validation Code into the MultiRIP Interface? PDF Answer
Why does my graphic run through the RIP, but does not print from my printer? AKA – What should the printer ports be set to? PDF Answer | Video
My ports on the Epson and PowerRIP Output Queue are set to the same, but the job does not go to the printer, why? PDF Answer
Why does my printer only print text and numbers (postscript information)? PDF Answer
Why does the PowerRIP-Server not show up in the Port column on the Properties screen in the Ports tab? PDF Answer
How do I set the MultiRIP printers to my default settings specific to my shop? PDF Answer | Video
My computer is on a secured networked and every time I open the MultiRIP Interface software it crashes, why? (Administrative rights are required for a good installation of the software). This typically happens with schools, military bases and government agencies. PDF Answer
Why does only a portion of my design print on the roll of paper? PDF Answer
Why am I having orientation problems when printing from CorelDraw on roll paper? PDF Answer
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? PDF Answer
Why do I get "Can't Write to Device" and Error 15 messages when I try to print? (Check User permissions.) PDF Answer
Why do I only get black and white prints (i.e. no color)? PDF Answer
Why does the printer only print postscript (text) when I am trying to print a graphic? PDF Answer | Video
Why does my printer only print text and numbers (postscript information)? PDF Answer
How do I run a Nozzle Check or a Head Cleaning? PDF Answer | Video
Can I add my own ICC profiles into MultiRIP hybrid RIP software? PDF Answer
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? PDF Answer
Color Management Questions 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.
PDF Answer | Video
How can I add a color to the CorelDraw color palette? PDF Answer
How to print using the CMYK SWOP profile without using color management in CorelDraw.
PDF Answer.
How to set up the Color Management in CorelDraw for overriding the SWOP profile for a MultiRIP profile. Video
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. PDF Answer
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) Long Video | Short Video
Printing 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. Video
What sublimation inks are profiled in MultiRIP hybrid RIP? PDF Answer
What type of profiles does MultiRIP hybrid RIP have for dye sublimation? PDF Answer
What are the settings for MultiRIP Easy DyeSub printer? PDF Answer
Does it make a difference on what type of sublimation paper I use? PDF Answer
Printing Film Positive Questions User manual for printing screen printing film positives using MultiRIP hybrid RIP. PDF Document
Will MultiRIP print halftones for screen printing film positives? PDF Answer
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? PDF Answer (Page 2) | Video
Will MultINK work for waterproof and non-waterproof film? PDF Answer
Why am I getting too much ink on my film positive media? PDF Answer
Why when printing multiple colors of film positives from Illustrator, does the RIP crashes. (Set the Mode to Separations - Host Based) PDF Answer
The film positive media I have is not listed in MultiRIP, what should I do? You can try the other films or create your own density curve. Learn how to do this. PDF Answer | Download the Film Positive Test Print Files
Printing Inkjet Transfers 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. Video
Why is MultINK better to use for inkjet transfers than Epson ink? PDF Answer
What type of profiles does MultiRIP hybrid RIP have for inkjet heat transfers? PDF Answer
What are the settings for MultiRIP Easy Transfer printer? PDF Answer
How do I print on a roll of heat transfer paper? PDF Answer
Can I use any type of inkjet transfer paper with MultiRIP hybrid RIP? PDF Answer
Print-Cut Application Questions
Highlight video of Roland CutStudio Software for doing print-cut application. Video
I am unable to select the Print-Cut option in the Roland CutStudio software. How can I set up the software correctly? PDF Answer
How do I do Print-Cut with MultiRIP hybrid RIP on the Roland GX-24 Cutter and Roland CutStudio software? PDF Answer
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) Video
How do I remove any white trim around my graphic using the Roland CutStudio Software? (i.e. Use the inset feature) Video
Troubleshooting / Error Messages in MultiRIP Film I used all my Validation Codes, can I get more? PDF Answer
Why do I keep getting a PowerRIP MFC Application error? Turn off your anti-virus and permission-based software. Do not use Kaspersky Software. PDF Document
Why are the files not printing when using the Imposition Feature? (They are listed as "Waiting") PDF Answer
Why do I get an error message when I am trying to get a Validation Code from the iProof Systems’ website? PDF Answer
Why do I get an error message when I try to put the Validation Code into the MultiRIP Interface? PDF Answer
Why does my graphic run through the RIP, but does not print from my printer? AKA – What should the printer ports be set to? PDF Answer | Video
My ports on the Epson and PowerRIP Output Queue are set to the same, but the job does not go to the printer, why? PDF Answer
Why does my printer only print text and numbers (postscript information)? PDF Answer
Why does the PowerRIP-Server not show up in the Port column on the Properties screen in the Ports tab? PDF Answer
How do I set the MultiRIP printers to my default settings specific to my shop? PDF Answer | Video
My computer is on a secured networked and every time I open the MultiRIP Interface software it crashes, why? (Administrative rights are required for a good installation of the software). This typically happens with schools, military bases and government agencies. PDF Answer
Why does only a portion of my design print on the roll of paper? PDF Answer
Why am I having orientation problems when printing from CorelDraw on roll paper? PDF Answer
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? PDF Answer
How can I add a color to the CorelDraw color palette? PDF Answer
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) Long Video | Short Video
Will MultINK work for waterproof and non-waterproof film? PDF Answer
Why am I getting too much ink on my film positive media? PDF Answer
Why when printing multiple colors of film positives from Illustrator, does the RIP crashes. (Set the Mode to Separations - Host Based) PDF Answer
The film positive media I have is not listed in MultiRIP, what should I do? You can try the other films or create your own density curve. Learn how to do this. PDF Answer | Download the Film Positive Test Print Files
I am unable to select the Print-Cut option in the Roland CutStudio software. How can I set up the software correctly? PDF Answer
How do I do Print-Cut with MultiRIP hybrid RIP on the Roland GX-24 Cutter and Roland CutStudio software? PDF Answer
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) Video
How do I remove any white trim around my graphic using the Roland CutStudio Software? (i.e. Use the inset feature) Video
