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RasterBlaster Pro CTP TIFF Shooter

Raster Blaster Pro is a powerful modern TIFF shooter that allows you to connect any workflow or RIP to any CTP device. Developed by Xitron, a company with over 40 years of dedication to open prepress software and hardware solutions, Raster Blaster serves as an open interface for outputting plates from any workflow system to

StudioRIP Power Edition

StudioRIP XF is the latest generation of a powerful yet affordable prepress workflow solution from Prepress UK, designed for CTP, Film, and InkJet output. It serves as an ideal replacement for outdated workflow systems that struggle to process modern PDF files, where the original manufacturer’s upgrade options are cost-prohibitive. Renowned for its exceptional screening quality,

StudioRIP Inkjet Edition

StudioRIP Inkjet Edition offers advanced features specifically designed to produce colour-accurate inkjet proofs, inkjet offset printing plates, and inkjet film, with unrivalled features for the flexo industry that significantly enhance film and plate output quality. Flexo / Gravure Features of StudioRIP Angles Dot Shapes Hybrid Screening Post-Processing Tools Dispro Seamless Printing Lower Screen Limits

PressProfiler CIP3

Rather than duplicate content here we direct you to our dedicated site for the PressProfiler CIP3 ink-key pre-setting system. To understand what “CIP3” is all about, please see our article What is CIP3, CIP4 and JDF?

PressProfiler Report

PressProfiler Report is a JDF compatible offset printing press data collection and analysis system that works with Heidelberg and KBA printing presses. For more information please see our dedicated PressProfiler Report website.

Remote Support

Obtain expert technical assistance for your prepress and print issues through our Remote Support service. Available for purchase per call or through our annual support contracts, we can swiftly connect to your systems, regardless of your location, using our private, encrypted remote desktop system, allowing us to diagnose and resolve issues with your prepress systems.

What is CIP3, CIP4 and JDF?

It has been over 25 years since the first CIP3 specification was released. Here at Aldridge Solutions, we have been installing CIP3 systems for more than two decades. However, there remains a significant amount of confusion within the industry regarding the abbreviations “CIP3”, “CIP4”, and “JDF”. Below, we aim to clarify their origin, purpose, and

Offset Printing Colour Management

Having a broad understanding of how colour is reproduced in the CMYK offset printing process is essential for anyone involved in print production. Since colour reproduction involves colour science, this article can get somewhat technical. However, I’ve tried to keep the technical details to a minimum. The intention here is to explain the practical processes

Offset Press Colour Calibration

At Aldridge Solutions, we have refined a process and toolset over the years to calibrate offset press output to industry standards. Most often, these standards are based on ISO 12647-2 and are commonly referred to by the ECI ICC profile names FOGRA 39, FOGRA 47, FOGRA 51, and FOGRA 52. Our expertise enables printers to