Start building software links between prepress, press and post-press operations in a printing workflow with the CIP3 plugin. This optional plugin gives users the ability to automatically include press-specific ink key setting data in a RIPped file. This data is then provided to the press operator as a PPF file (Print Production Format file). When the PPF file is read by a CIP3 reader (included with press control systems), it provides instructions for automatically setting ink fountains on press.
CIP3 saves the press operator time, minimizes errors and reduces waste. Print Production Format (PPF) was originally developed by the CIP3 consortium. PPF files may contain any or all of the following items relating to the front and/or back of fully imposed press sheets: • Inking data for the press, allowing automatic setting of ink fountains on press. • Plate size and mounting position in relation to the press. • Separations required for the job. • Positions and colors of color test strips, allowing automatic setting of closed loop adjustments on press. • Positions of registration marks, allowing automatic setting of registration test meters on press. • Positions of fold and cut marks, allowing at least preliminary setup of post press operations to be handled automatically.
Step 2: Install CIP3
Download and unzip the appropriate plugin. Copy the cip3 folder to the Rti \ SW \ Devices folder. Place the plugin folder directly into the Devices folder. After installing the plugin you will need to unlock the plugin by following the directions listed below. Windows CIP3 Plugin Macintosh CIP3 Plugin
Step 3: Unlock CIP3 Start the RIP by double clicking on the RTI icon within the RTI folder on your hard drive. Go to the 'RTI RIP-Kit' menu ('File' on Macintosh versions of the RIP) and scroll down to Configure RIP. Click on the Extras button and highlight 'CIP3' then click Add.
WINDOWS USERS: Enter the CIP3 password: 3482151 and click OK.
MACINTOSH USERS: Enter the CIP3 password: 2360540 and click OK.
While in the Configure RIP Window you will also want to Configure the RIPs memory. Change the Printer Buffer = 32,768 and then click OK. The RIP will say that it needs to reboot. Click Yes to reboot the RIP and then start the RIP back up by double clicking on the RTI icon.
Step 4: Create Page Setups
In order to print to the RIP and have the RIP output you must first create a page setup. CIP3 Page Setup
Step 5: Create Shared Printers
Once you have created a page setup you can share that page setup so that other computers on the network will be able to print to the new page setup. Before you share printers from your RIP you will need to download the RTI PPD. The PPD folder contains the RTI Postscript Printer Description (PPD) which can be used to print to the RIP from both Windows and Macintosh computers.
