Harlequin RIP

Details Harlequin RIP

Wide range of input formats

PostScript Levels 1 to 3, PDF up to 1.5, PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3:2003, EPS, TIFF 6.0, JPEG, JFIF, GIF and TIFF/IT-P1 can all be processed by the HQ-510 RIP. An option is available to output PostScript and PDF files as TIFF/IT-P1.

Advanced screening capabilities

Harlequin Precision Screening (HPS) is standard with the HQ-510 RIP v7.0, delivering smooth gradations and a remarkable level of fine detail. Optional screening methods include Spekta 2 hybrid AM/FM screening, CRS, AlphaLogic Screening, Harlequin Chain Screening, Harlequin Dispersed Screening and Harlequin Micro Screening. Spekta hybrid screening especially for newspaper prepress is available as well.

ICC profile support

Automatic use of ICC profiles embedded in EPS or PostScript files makes reliable, consistent color reproduction easier.

DeviceN (HiFi) color

Allows up to 255 separations and almost any number of colors to be processed and printed correctly from virtually any color system.

PostScript 3 Idiom Recognition

Allows automatic detection and correct recognition, within PostScript 3 specifications, of any PostScript file with code from a previous PostScript level.

PDF support

Accepts up to PDF 1.5, PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3:2003 as native input. The RIP supports PDF 1.5 features, such as transparency, 128-bit encryption and referenced PDF.

Enfocus-certified status check

Runs a preflight check of PDF documents before sending them to the RIP.

Image interpolation

Reduces the resolution of an image to match a lower resolution output device or increases the resolution to match a higher resolution device.

Enhanced CID stub font support

Stub fonts are created for all valid CIDFont and CMap combinations at startup, during installation using the RIP "Fonts" menu or when rebooting after installing a font with an AppleTalk installer. Stub fonts provide backward compatibility for applications that are not aware of CID fonts.

Enhanced Calibration module

This module applies additional calibration to a dot gain data set that contains some calibration but not in all channels. Choose the system you want
The HQ-510 RIP is supported by a wide range of flexible options that can be used with the RIP to make a system that suits the work you do and the way you do it. Several options enhance the RIP's functionality, such as specialized color management, screening, trapping and TIFF/IT-P1 input and output. Post-RIP imposition and in-RIP OPI are also possible. Purchase only the options you need, when you need them.

Choose your preferred platform

The HQ-510 RIP v7.0 can operate on Windows or Power Macintosh systems. It is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP. It can operate on Power Macintosh G4 and G5 models without the PCI Express slot. It is compatible with Mac OS X 10.2.8 through 10.3.9.