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Version History
Update posted
March 29, 2007 v7.39
This Version 7.39 supports all previous features. Version
7.39 improves multiple copy output for the R3800, R1800 and R800
printers when using PowerRIP X's new feature, "PowerRIP X
to Printer Queue" found in Device under the Advanced setup.
This new feature creates a PowerRIP X to Printer Queue and gets
around the internal buffer issues of CUPS. Now users can print
large multiple page files without the limits imposed by CUPS. AN
improvement was made to speed up spot color printing. iProof 's
still offers a FREE ICC profiling
service for PowerRIP X users with the 3800 based on measuring
4913 color steps, more than any color management package
software package sold to end users. Special work was also done
for the Altona PDF test suite and there still is the ability to
do automatic insertion of any style of colour bars on
all proofs. iProof supplies two colour bar designs and a
use can choose which one they might want to use. Both designs
cover all colour tints that a press man will check while running
a press job. Because of this these color bars enable press
operator to quickly evaluate the accuracy of you inkjet proof.
Users can also insert their own custom color bars or modify the
iProof ones adding their own logs and pertinent information.
Even third party colour bars available from organizations such
as FOGRA may be added. FOGRA sells their colour bars and can be
contacted at wwww.FOGRA.org. iProof's colour bars are free to
all PowerRIP users. Version 7.39, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. A Universal
PowerRIP X Client is available for
Intel Macs on OSX 10.4 and up, as well as all other PowerPC Macs
on version 10.2 to 10.4. This Universal PowerRIP X Client can be
downloaded and installed separately on Intel Macs to be used
with previous versions of PowerRIP X.
Update posted
November 16, 2006 v7.35
This Version 7.35 supports all previous features. Version
7.35 adds full support for the Epson Stylus Pro 3800. iProof
Systems is offering a FREE ICC profiling service to PowerRIP X
Users with the Pro 3800. PowerRIP X is the only Mac RIP in the
world using Epson's newly developed screening module for the Pro
3800. This allows PowerRIP to accept RGB paper profiles for the
3800 based on Epson screening. So premium profiles from Epson or
third party RGB paper profiles from paper manufacturers will now
run on PowerRIP X for the 3800. This is also true of the Stylus
Photo R1800 and the R800 printers. Users can easily add new
paper types to the RIP and then update the PPD so all users can
have access tot eh profiles when printing. This was done with a
new feature "Define Media" added to the Pro 3800,
R1800 and R800 printers. With the Pro 3800, R1800 or R800 users
can still can make their own custom RGB profiles if they choose
to and not worry about ink limits as they would have to when
making a CMYK paper profile. iProof 's FREE ICC profiling
service for PowerRIP X users with the 3800 is based on measuring
4913 color steps, more than any color management package
software package sold to end users. Special work was also done
for the Altona PDF test suite and there still is the ability to
do automatic insertion of any style of colour bars on
all proofs. iProof supplies two colour bar designs and a
use can choose which one they might want to use. Both designs
cover all colour tints that a press man will check while running
a press job. Because of this these color bars enable press
operator to quickly evaluate the accuracy of you inkjet proof.
Users can also insert their own custom color bars or modify the
iProof ones adding their own logs and pertinent information.
Even third party colour bars available from organizations such
as FOGRA may be added. FOGRA sells their colour bars and can be
contacted at wwww.FOGRA.org. iProof's colour bars are free to
all PowerRIP users. Version 7.35, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. A Universal
PowerRIP X Client is available for
Intel Macs on OSX 10.4 and up, as well as all other PowerPC Macs
on version 10.2 to 10.4. This Universal PowerRIP X Client can be
downloaded and installed separately on Intel Macs to be used
with previous versions of PowerRIP X.
Update posted
November 16, 2006 v7.31
This Version 7.31 supports all previous features. Version
7.31 adds support for the automatic insertion of colour bars on
all proofs. iProof supplies two colour bar designs and a
use can choose which one they might want ot use. Both designs
cover all colour tints that a press man will check while running
a press job. Because of this these color bars enable press
operator to quickly evaluate the accuracy of you inkjet proof.
Users can also insert their own custom color bars or modify the
iProof ones adding their own logs and pertinent information.
Even third party colour bars available from organizations such
as FOGRA may be added. FOGRA sells their colour bars and can be
contacted at wwww.FOGRA.org. iProof's colour bars are free to
all PowerRIP users. Version 7.31, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. A Universal
PowerRIP X Client is available for
Intel Macs on OSX 10.4 and up, as well as all other PowerPC Macs
on version 10.2 to 10.4. This Universal PowerRIP X Client can be
downloaded and installed separately on Intel Macs to be used
with previous versions of PowerRIP X.
A patch is available for Quark7.0.1 and 7.0.2 and is listed
separately.
A new beta version is listed and there is a link to that page
the beta version is 7.32 and adds Matte black ink support for
the Stylus PRO 4800 Update
posted April 18, 2006 v7.29
This is a major update. Version 7.29 supports all previous features. Version
7.29, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. A new print queue control "Define
Printer Settings" has been added to the PowerRIP X Utility.
This important new feature allows a user to customize their
print queues. PowerRIP users can now choose their own custom
printer defaults in the PowerRIP X Utility for an entire
network, for any PowerRIP printer added to the Apple Printer
Setup Utility. A user can specify any group of choices from the
PPD (PostScript Printer Description) options for a PowerRIP
printer as their defaults. A user for example can choose
whatever paper type, resolution or ICC profile they want as
default. The user can create MULTIPLE queues for the same
printer in the Apple Printer Setup Utility. Then in the PowerRIP
X Utility specify different print queue settings for each
version of the same printer. This simplifies printing as users
do not have to specify settings under Resolution and Media
and/or Printer Features each time they print. However, unlike
FIXED print queue systems, PowerRIP X's print queue settings can
be overwritten on a per job basis by any PowerRIP client. A user
gets network wide printer defaults, but can override them as needed, without having to
walk over to the RIP server to make changes. Any changes a user
makes to the preset printer defaults will only effect their
print file and no one else's on the network.
Some minor fixes were also done to the Stylus Color 4000
printer relating to spot colors and borderless printing of 11x14
and 8x10 sizes.
Update posted
March 29, 2006 v7.28
This is a major update. Version 7.28 supports all previous features. Version
7.28, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. A Universal
PowerRIP X Client is available for
Intel Macs on OSX 10.4 and up, as well as all other PowerPC Macs
on version 10.2 to 10.4. This Universal PowerRIP X Client can be
downloaded and installed separately on Intel Macs to be used
with previous versions of PowerRIP X. The Epson
Stylus PRO 7800 and PRO 9800 are now supported
by PowerRIP X LF, free to existing PowerRIP XLF users and a new
version for PowerRIP X SP LF is also now available at the cost
of $495 USD. Matte Black ink support
has been added to the Stylus Photo R2400
Update posted
January 13, 2006 v7.26
Version 7.26 supports all previous features. Version
7.26, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. Minor problem fixes include repair of a
seldom seen index color problem and improvements for OS9
customers sending files to the OSX RIP. The R1800 is now
supported with full printer feature support for the many
capabilities of the R1800. Users of the R1800 can get PostScript
now along with support for Matte and Photo Blacks inks, also Red
and Blue inks to extend the color gamut, and Photo gloss that
eliminates bronzing effects. The R1800 can run with other
printers supported by PowerRIP X. PowerRIP X utilizes the Epson
R1800 driver to send data to the printer and so Firewire output
is now possible on OSX 10.4 with the R1800 printer. Epson RGB
ICC profiles and Epson premium ICC profiles can be used with
PowerRIP X for the R1800. Customers still send composite CMYK to
PowerRIP so it retains all its capabilities for prepress
proofing. Customers with their own RGB/ICC profiling software
can now make custom RGB output paper profiles for the R1800
printer.
Update posted
October 12, 2005 v7.20
Version 7.20 supports all previous features. Version
7.20, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. Minor problem fixes include removal of the
second resolution and media choice in the print window on
version 10.4. The R2400 will now handle multiple page documents
with odd and even pages without any issues. Previously made Dot
Gain calibration curves can now be saved and reloaded. The
default settings for the Stylus Color 3000, 1520 and 800 do not
default to enhanced settings now and therefore the "default
speed" is 4 times faster. Margin adjustments have been made
for HP printers.
Update posted
August 12, 2005 v7.19
Version 7.19 supports all previous features. Version
7.19, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2 workstations, and/or OSX
Server version 10.4. The Epson Stylus PRO 4800 and Stylus Photo
R2400 are added using UltraChrome K3 inks with two light grays
and Photo Black. A new lower cost SP (Single Printer) version
has been created for these two printers. Changes have been made
to improve borderless printing. The manual was revised with instructions
for running PowerRIP X on OSX 10.4 (Tiger) Server.
Update posted June 13, 2005 v7.16
Version 7.16 supports all previous features. Version
7.16, listed here for download,
is for Mac OS
10.4, 10.3 and 10.2. Changes have been made
to improve monochrome printing. A fix was done for Quark 6,
allowing placement of PDFs as pictures within a file. The manual
has new revised instructions to cover the simple changes in
setting up a printer with 10.4 (Tiger).
Update posted February 22, 2005 v7.15F RELEASE
Version 7.15F supports all previous features. New
color profiles and color screening have been added for the
Stylus Photo 2200 and Photo 2100. Users will see the best
PostScript color gamut available anywhere on these printers. These new Ultrachrome ink color
tables extend the color gamut of these Epson printers. Changes
have to been made so the RIP is significantly faster when
recombining separations to make a composite proof. Improvements
have been made to "Dot Gain" linearization.
Adjustments have been made to the Epson C82, C84 and C86
printers.
Update posted December 7,
2004 v7.15 RELEASE
Version 7.15d supports all previous features. Support
has been added for the HP Designjet 30 and 130 printers. These
new HP printers have an outstanding color gamut and are very
economical on ink usage. New color
tables were created for the Epson Stylus PRO 7600 and 9600 for
glossy papers using Photo Black Ink and for matte papers
using Matte Black Ink Paper. These new Ultrachrome ink color
tables extend the color gamut of these Epson printers. Changes
have to been made so the RIP can better drive multiple printers.
It is possible with the Keyspan Ethernet to USB Server to drive
up to four Epson USB printers simultaneously.
Update posted July 20,,
2004 v7.14-MAJOR RELEASE
Version 7.14 supports all previous features. Support
has been added for the Epson Stylus PRO 4000 printer. New color
tables were created for the Epson Stylus PRO 3000 for the
following papers Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Epson Glossy
Paper, Epson Professional Media Photo Paper, Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper, Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight. The new color
tables for the 3000 will increase color saturation and reduce
grain on these five paper types. Major features have been added
for Spot Color support on all printers. Users can now print DCS
separations and tell the RIP to recompose the colors including
spot colors. Special lookup tables convert the named spot
colors, such as Pantone, to the nearest CMYK color match within
the printer's color gamut. Colors falling outside the gamut of
the printer are reproduced as black. Users can edit the out of
gamut colors using RGB, LAB or CMYK values and a new feature in
the PowerRIP X utility. The new spot color editing feature
enables users to force a color to fit within the gamut of the
printer or produce an acceptable match.
Update
posted
April 19,
2004 v7.12.0E
Version 7.12.0E supports all previous features. More
code has been added to better support printing from OS9 applications to
PowerRIP X for OSX.
Update posted
April 2,
2004 v7.12.0D
Version 7.12.0D supports all previous features and
adds support for the Canon imagePROGRAF W2200. All papers sold
in Europe and the USA for this printer are included. Profiles
are included for these papers as well. In addition code has been
improved to better support printing from OS9 applications to
PowerRIP X for OSX.
Update posted
March 1,
2004 v7.12.0C
Version 7.12.0C supports all previous features and
adds better support for custom page sizes and increases the
maximum length the RIP can handle to 54.5 feet or 16.637 meters.
Large format printers such as the 7000, 7500, 7600, 9000, 9500,
9600, 10000, 10000CF will be able to print to a maximum length
of 54.5 feet (16.637m). The RIP supports this maximum, however,
not all OSX applications can create an image that large.
Photoshop for example can only print images to a maximum of 416
inches or 34.6 feet (10.56m). InDesign and Quark have different
limits. Epson desktop printers have a limit of 44 inches and
this of course is supported. Custom borderless sizes at user
defined lengths are also supported at the borderless widths
supported in the printer. When creating a borderless page size
you must make the page size .25 (a quarter) of an inch wider
than the real size of the paper so the print head prints beyond
the edge of the sheet. Your image must also be this much larger.
PowerRIP X does not enlarge your image to create the bleed, it
sizes as a true graphic arts device. This is an important
release for all users doing custom page sizes on the Mac.
Update posted
Feb 13,
2004 v7.12.0
Version 7.12.0 supports all previous features and
fixed a linked profile issue with ColorSync, that appeared
infrequently. Support has been added for HP inkjet printers.
These printers include the DesignJet 10PS, 20PS, 50PS, 120NR,
the entire DeskJet 900 series from the 916 to the 995, and full
support of the DeskJet 1220 series. There is more information in the English User's Guide
covering printing to HP JetDirect interfaces and trouble
shooting. This is a major release.
Update posted Jan 18,
2004 v7.11.0
Version 7.11.0 supports all previous features and fixes
an unusual font rendering problem that occurred with InDesign CS
and Illustrator CS. New revised color profiles were added
for the Stylus Color 3000, 1520 and 800 for three popular paper
types. The revised profiles are for Epson Photo Quality Inkjet
paper and Glossy Paper and Professional Photo Media. A higher
quality speed setting was also added for these three papers
named "enhanced"
Update posted Nov 17, 2003 v7.1.0
Version 7.1.0 supports all previous features and fixes a problem in absolute color rendering. If you are experiencing a problem printing with versions 7.0.8 or 7.0.9, you may need a script to repair a bad CRD file. Then download the new 7.1.0 version to prevent the error returning.
Update posted Nov 14, 2003 v7.0.9
Version 7.0.9 supported all previous features and fixes minor problems found on some initial Panther installs. This software checks permissions of key RIP elements after installation and repairs permissions on some RIP folders that may get set incorrectly when installed on Panther. It also fixes an issue with OS9 clients printing to a PowerRIP X server.
Update posted Oct 30, 2003 v7.0.8
Version 7.0.8 supported all previous features and added Panther support. Users in environments of Jaguar and Panther MUST download this update as the PPDs have changed to support Panther. Borderless printing was added for the Stylus Photo 1280 and the Stylus Photo1290. Support was added for the Stylus C64 and the Stylus C84 as well. Update posted Oct 07, 2003 v7.0.7
This latest update supports all previous features and adds support for ColorSync as the default color management system in addition to PostScript color management. Color Sync will be used for all tagged and non-tagged images, unless PostScript is requested by the application. It is now possible to add your own ICCs as custom profiles for RGB and CMYK sources, and also to replace the output paper ICC profiles that are supplied for each paper type and resolution. A new method to print from OS9 clients to PowerRIP X is included, solving some workflow issues in mixed OS9/OSX workgroups. A new easier method, "atprint", to print to Type B Ethernet cards. An improvement was also added for the "generate pure black feature". The Stylus Photo 2200/2100 printers have new color tables for Photo Quality Inkjet paper and now have cutter support for roll fed papers. Users with older versions should download the entire file for their printer.
Update posted Aug 25, 2003 v7.0.6
This latest update supports all previous features and adds support for Quark 6.0 custom page sizes and printer linearization support. Linearization support can be used to make adjustments to the basic primary colors to better color balance a printer. Customers that downloaded after June 1, 2003 or received a CD numbered version 1.0.5 can download just a small updater. Older versions should download the entire file for their printer.
Updated June 1,2003 v7.0.5
This latest PowerRIP X release fixes a custom page problem where some applications were incorrectly rotating the custom page 90 degree. Custom pages created in CUPS now have priority over application making these incorrect rotation. Pure blacks have been improved to only effect type and line work outline. New borderless printer support has been added for the following Epson printers: Photo 2200, Photo 2100, Photo 960, Photo 950, Photo 925, Photo 915, Photo 830, Photo 825, Photo 820 and Photo 810.
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