Free Open Source RIPs

[scottglevy]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum and wanted to start by making a significant announcement.  After over a year of development, ColorQuick is about to introduce Veroproof, a free open source RIP.  Veroproof has been certified by the IDEAlliance for GRACoL SWOP3 and SWOP5 for the EPSON R2880.  It also works very well on the HP 8850, and HP 9180.  And has been specifically designed to work well out of the box, without the need for spectrophotometers.

So what's the catch?  Not much really.  The software will be released as open source so you may use it free of charge.  It has been specifically designed to work with our Veroproof brand paper (est. retail $5 per 13 x 19 sheet).  But the paper comes with an added benefit.  It has a preprinted "to the numbers" GRACoL or SWOP3/5 color bar on the top of each piece of proofing paper.  The software inserts a second (reference) color bar along with the proof image.  Just visually compare the two bars on any proof....and if they match, your proof is good.

Will other models be supported?
In addition to the Epson 3880 and HP 8850/9180 we will be considering requests for supporting other models.  We will of course need some assistance in getting the color right, be we're willing to work with anyone to get certain popular models of printers working with the Veroproof software.

Want to know more?
visit: http://www.veroproof.com or email slevy@colorquick.com

Regards,
Scott

http://www.veroproof.com
http://www.colorquick.com

[scottglevy]

Our release 1.1 is due to be published on FRIDAY and will have the following improvements:

1) It will include the latest version of Ghostscript - leading to better rendering of spot color
2) The user interface is cleaner
3) Performance and networking features are improved

Thanks for everyone's interest !!

[Ken Bennett]

I'd be interested in this if it supported the Epson 3800. I expect you'll find a much larger user base with the 3800 than the 3880. I do some custom color cmyk work, and offering a match print would be a good addition to my services. And it might make a few bucks.

[Ernst Dinkla]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum and wanted to start by making a significant announcement.  After over a year of development, ColorQuick is about to introduce Veroproof, a free open source RIP.
Regards,
Scott

There is no reference on the site to the software you made this open source RIP with and there is no basic software to download for further development by third parties. Edit: I see references to LCMS, Argyll and Ghostscript and the manual refers once more to Argyll. Not a bad choice. But no reference to an open source print engine like GutenPrint.


This line:

"Eliminates the need for regular calibration and maintenance associated with more expensive proofing systems"

If the two color control bars no longer match one another what is the solution then?
Free custom profile is one thing but will that be enough for consistent proofing?



met vriendelijke groeten, Ernst Dinkla

Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/

[scottglevy]

First,

I'm very proud to announce the newest release of our free open source certified RIP.

It's available for download immediately:
http://www.veroproof.com

To several questions.....
1) Why not support the Epson 3880
Great idea!  Both machines use the same inkset and we are considering adding this machine to our supported line.  Does anyone here have a Epson 3880 who would be willing to work with us on a beta with our software in exchange for acknowledgment and some free Veroproof paper supplies?

2) What happens if the color bars don't match -
This is an uncommon situation and can usually be fixed by running a few cleaning sheets with heavy ink coverage.  Still doesn't work?  No sweat - each box of Veroproof paper purchased entitles that buyer to a FREE calibration service  User would print out a target patch set and mail it to us - we'd analyze it and push back a custom profile, specially designed for your printer.

Regards,
Scott

http://www.veroproof.com

There is no reference on the site to the software you made this open source RIP with and there is no basic software to download for further development by third parties. Edit: I see references to LCMS, Argyll and Ghostscript and the manual refers once more to Argyll. Not a bad choice. But no reference to an open source print engine like GutenPrint.


This line:

"Eliminates the need for regular calibration and maintenance associated with more expensive proofing systems"

If the two color control bars no longer match one another what is the solution then?
Free custom profile is one thing but will that be enough for consistent proofing?



met vriendelijke groeten, Ernst Dinkla

Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/

[Scott Martin]

Can color geeks use their oven spectros to re-calibrate their printer to the Veriproof paper? Or to calibrate a different paper? If so, what spectros are supported?