Shiraz Software unveils next generation Rip suite
Shiraz Software has introduced a new generation of its Rip Server, Signature and Focus products for wide-format printers.
With Shiraz V8 the company said there has been a full-scale rebuild of the underlying architecture resulting in faster and smarter Rip functionality, as well as an enhanced customer service module with remote access and extended support for machines from several manufacturers. With native support for the latest Windows 7 and Mac OS X Lion operating systems, Shiraz V8 includes a Live Update facility which checks automatically for software upgrades, new media profiles and performance-enhancing tweaks, installing them with minimal interferences to the software's operation.
The new Dashboard facility in Shiraz V8 makes switching between frequently-used components a matter of seconds. This intuitive interface enables novice users to learn control of their print environment quickly without compromising on the extended functionality expected of Shiraz by advanced operators. Meanwhile, across all versions of the new Shiraz programs, the new Rip Buffering and Hyper Rip features deliver multi-threading in the print queue, allowing multiple jobs to Rip and print while others Rip ahead ready for immediate print, thereby increasing production efficiency.
Shiraz Server V8 now includes a HPGL/2 engine to support rendering and printing of vector and raster files. Developed especially for use in design, graphic arts, engineering, architecture and GIS mapping environments, the new HPGL/2 engine allows for large-format printing without the need for costly specialist solutions for individual applications.
For smaller wide-format facilities Shiraz Signature V8 has a redesigned user interface, it incorporates new developments in image management for smarter printing and is now available in single-user Solo or multi-user Server editions.
The faster, more instinctive user interface of Shiraz Focus V4 (also available in Solo or Server editions), for fine art and photographic output, offers a host of innovative features for printing even complex gallery wraps with ease. Users now have the ability to split and visualise an image over any number of rows and columns for complex, triptych-style presentation ideas, and can also use the unique Ruby Gallery Wrap feature to arrange images for canvas wraps in a diamond formation.
Also included in V8 release are the latest printer drivers for all the leading manufacturers such as HP Latex L26500 and L28500, Epson R3000, Seiko H2 series, Mutoh ValueJet 1324/1624 and Mimaki UJF3042, as well as many others.
The next generation of Shiraz's RIP solution suite will be commercially available in January 2012.
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