Frequently Asked Questions for MultiRIP RIP Software


Below are links to commonly asked questions that we have received from customers and prospective customers about the different types of MultiRIP software programs. We recommend to all customers to read below to see if your question is already posted on here.

* MultiRIP Film Positive Only RIP Software
* MultiRIP Hybrid, Dual Printing RIP Software
* MultiRIP GP Direct-to-Garment (dtg) RIP Software


FAQs for MultiRIP Film - Film Positive RIP Software

Most Asked Questions about MultiRIP Film
How do I Install MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Video | YouTube Video
How do I remove the PowerRIP watermark? This is the process of validating the MultiRIP Film software?
ANSWER: PDF | Video | YouTube Video
How do I setup the default "RIP Defined" print settings?
ANSWER: PDF | Video | YouTube Video
Which ink channles can I load the Black ink in my Epson printer?
ANSWER: PDF
How do I print from CorelDraw® using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video
| YouTube Video
How do I print from Photoshop® using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video
| YouTube Video
How do I print from Illustrator® using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video
| YouTube Video
Which printers are compatible with MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: Web Page
General Questions about MultiRIP Film
What is the recommended computer requirements to run MultiRIP Film? Will MultiRIP Film run on a 64-bit operating system? Will MultiRIP Film run natively on a Mac operating system?
ANSWER: PDF
How many computers can I install MultiRIP Film on?
ANSWER: PDF
What happens if I use all my Validation Codes up?
ANSWER: PDF
Which film medias have preloaded density curves in MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF
What is MultINK and how is it different then Epson OEM ink?
ANSWER: PDF
Why does only a portion of my design print when printing on a roll of film?
ANSWER: PDF
Why am I having orientation problems when printing from CorelDraw on a roll of paper?
ANSWER: PDF
Why do I lose my validation when I switch Users / Computer Profiles?
ANSWER: PDF
Why do I get "Can't Write to Device" and Error 15 messages when I try to print?
PDF Answer
Installation, Getting Started & Updating Questions
How do I Install MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Video | YouTube Video
How do I remove the PowerRIP watermark? This is the process of validating the MultiRIP Film software?
ANSWER: PDF | Video | YouTube Video
How can I update MultiRIP Film to the latest version on my computer?
ANSWER: Web Page
How can I remove the validation from my existing computer so I can validate another computer without having to use another Activation Code?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video | YouTube Video
How do I setup the default "RIP Defined" print settings?
ANSWER: PDF | Video | YouTube Video
Which printers are compatible with MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: Web Page
How do I adjust the time a file remains in MultiRIP Film before it leaves the Processed Jobs tab?
ANSWER: PDF
Printing Film Positive Questions
How do I print from CorelDraw® using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video
| YouTube Video
How do I print from Photoshop® using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video
| YouTube Video
How do I print from Illustrator® using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF | Large Video
| YouTube Video
What are halftones and why would someone want to make film positives with them?
ANSWER: PDF
How do I get my artwork separated so I can print using MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF
What is MultINK and how is it different than Epson OEM ink when it comes to printing film positives?
ANSWER: PDF
Will MultINK work on both waterproof and non-waterproof films?
ANSWER: PDF
Which brand names of industry film media have preloaded density curves in MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF
Why am I getting less ink on my film now than I was before?
ANSWER: PDF
Which side of my inkjet film positive media should I print on?
ANSWER: PDF
Using the Advanced Features of MultiRIP Film
Can MultiRIP Film be setup to run on a network?
ANSWER: PDF
Can I use an Ethernet Card to communicate with MultiRIP Film?
ANSWER: PDF
Troubleshooting / Error Messages in MultiRIP Film
Why do I get a PowerRIP MFC Application Error when the RIP Interface opens up?
ANSWER: PDF
Why does only a portion of my design print when printing on a roll of film?
ANSWER: PDF
Why am I having orientation problems when printing from CorelDraw on a roll of paper?
ANSWER: PDF
Why do I get a FontError message printed out instead of my artwork?
ANSWER: PDF
Why am I getting less ink on my film now than I was before?
ANSWER: PDF
Which side of my inkjet film positive media should I print on?
ANSWER: PDF

FAQs for MultiRIP Hybrid - Dual Ink RIP Software

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 about 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

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")
PDF Answer

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,...).
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

MultiRIP Hybrid General Printing Questions
How do you print on a roll of paper?
PDF Answer | Video

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 my colors look faded?
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 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?
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

Why do I get a FontError message printed out instead of my artwork?
ANSWER: PDF


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 Hybrid
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

Why do my colors look faded?
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

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?
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 do I get a FontError message printed out instead of my artwork?
ANSWER: PDF

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

FAQs for MultiRIP GP - Direct-to-Garment RIP Software

General Questions abou MultiRIP GP
Instructions for how to install MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software.
PDF Answer | Video

Instructions for how to validate (i.e. remove the watermark) for MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software.
PDF Answer | Video

How do I upgrade to the latest version of MultiRIP GP dtg RIP and keep the same validation?
Web Page

I used all my Validation Codes, can I get more?
PDF Answer

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

Which printers can MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software work with?
PDF Answer

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.
Video

How do I adjust the time a file remains in the MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Interface?
Video

How can I set up default settings for the Easy Light and Dark Printers in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software?
PDF Answer

How do you set up the ink calculator for MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software?
Video

Why do I get "Can't Write to Device" and Error 15 messages when I try to print?
PDF Answer


General Printing Questions abou MultiRIP GP
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?
Video

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)

Why do I get a FontError message printed out instead of my artwork?
PDF Answer


Color Management Questions about MultiRIP GP
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?
Large Video

Can I add my own ICC profiles into MultiRIP GP dtg RIP Software?
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


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.
YouTube Video

How to print a Light Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video | PDF Answer | Web Page

How to print a transparent background graphic on a Dark Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video

How to print a colored background graphic on a Dark Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video

How to print a photographic with a complete underbase on a Dark Garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video

How to print a white ink only graphic on a dark garment using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video | PDF Answer

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.
YouTube Video

Create your own Pre-Defined Settings based off your own shop requirements in the Print From dtg RIP application.
Web Page

Learn how to print multiple graphic files at the same time using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video

Understand how to use the Black Ink Handling feature can affect your printing in the Print From dtg RIP Application.
YouTube Video

Learn how to use the Auto White Highlight feature to add white ink during the CMYK layer using the Print From dtg RIP application.
YouTube Video


MultiRIP GP Print To Application 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.)
Video

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)
Video

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)
Video

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.)
Video

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.)
Video

How do I use the White Highlight features in MultiRIP GP dtg RIP software?
Video