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User Guides
This Category is your User Guide for the Ergosoft RIP Print Production Suite. Find general introductions about the different modules and get an insight about what Ergosoft RIP offers.TechTips and FAQs
Facing problems or error messages when working with Ergosoft? Here you will find clever solutions and helpful workarounds as well as useful step-by-step instructions.Feature Highlights
Read all about the latest features and recent software improvements.
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Error in printing swissQprint
Problem/Question You are using a swissQprint printer. After starting a print job from the Queue, an error message appears stating that the printer settings are missing. Naturally, you begin to wonder “Why am I getting this error message?” and “Why ...Spot Color Replacement Preset no longer works after Ergosoft update
Problem/Question After updating Ergosoft, existing Spot Color Replacement Presets may no longer work as expected. You may notice that spot colors are not replaced correctly, even though the preset configuration itself appears unchanged. ...About Device Drivers
INTRODUCTION This white paper describes the typical architectures of device drivers used with the Ergosoft RIP and provides an overview of the associated data workflows for the supported device interfaces. It also defines common technical terminology ...License Activation fails due to blocked browser permission
Problem/Question When trying to activate an Ergosoft license, the following error message pops up. You're wondering "Why it isn't working?" and "Why, now since it worked on another station?". Solution/Work-Around In some cases, a browser pop-up ...Optimize Rendering Performance
Selecting the correct rendering resolution for PDF and EPS files is critical for achieving optimal print quality while maintaining efficient processing times and reasonable file sizes. The required resolution depends primarily on viewing distance, ...
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First Time Setup
Setting up a RIP Software to run your digital printing production may seem like a daunting task at first, but with Ergosoft and a little help from this guide, you’ll find yourself designing, printing and cutting in no time. This guide will take you ...How to Generate a Support Data ZIP
Problem/Question How to Generate a Support Data ZIP file? Solution/Work-Around Open "ErgoSoft ControlCenter" Select tab "Tools" Start the "MaintenanceTool" <Exit> ErgoSoft ControlCenter and go back to "MaintenanceTool" Select the tab ...Introduction to Output Calibration
One of the main tasks of a RIP Software is to ensure accurate color output. This is achieved by adjusting the colors in an image file during the rastering process to appear exactly as you expect. This is necessary because no two printer/ink/media ...Density Linearization
The Density linearization determines how much ink for each color the printer applies and how much of it the material can handle. It is not concerned with the balance between the colors. Rather, it examines every color on its own to evaluate the ...Spot Colors / Named Colors
Spot Color or Named Color printing uses color names in image files to identify the color for color replacement. So for example, you may use a graphic design program such as Adobe Illustrator to specify a spot color name «Spot_Red1» for one of the ...