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PN09001010016

Caldera VisualRIP+ Version 18

Name: Caldera VisualRIP+ Version 18
Brand: Caldera
SKU: PN09001010016
Price: 1495.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,495 USD

Software license fulfillment is typically within 48hrs

Type: RIPs

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VisualRIP+ Version 18

Caldera VisualRIP is a complete RIP software designed to improve your productivity and color output. Version 18 embeds the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine for optimal PDF performance and new features to streamline print & cut operations. Version 18 integrates the newest version of Adobe PDF Print Engine to ensure the best performance and accuracy when rendering your design files. V6.3 follows the evolution of the Adobe Creative Suite and PDF specifications to maintain high performance.

New Version 18 Features

Revamped hotfolders

Looking for a specific file in your hotfolders? Use the new search bar to easily find any ready-to-print file in seconds.

Adobe PDF Print Engine 6.3

Version 18 integrates the newest version of Adobe PDF Print Engine to ensure optimal performance and accuracy when rendering all your design files.

Mark Images as Done

Printed jobs are now marked as done in the ImageBar to quickly see which images are left to print.

Annual Subscription Plans

Features	Essentials	Pro
Printer Type	Any within the Large driver category	Any within the Large driver category
Applications	Visual Communication & Signage	Visual Communication & Signage
# users included	1	1
# printer drivers included	1	2
Embedded Technologies
Adobe PDF	Adobe Light	Adobe PDF Print Engine 6
Build ICC profiles with EasyMedia, powered by the X-Rite i1Prism Profiler	-	✓
Prepress
Step&Repeat (Standard, textile, wallpaper)	✓	✓
Compose (Layout & templates creator	✓	✓
Tiling+ (Advanced tiling module)	✓	✓
Contour Nesting (nests by shapes)	✓	✓
Print&Cut mirror workflow (For backlit or dye-sublimation print applications)	✓	✓
PrintBleed	✓	✓
Finishing Features
Cut Server (unlimited roll cutter support)	✓	✓
Trim-O-Matik (intelligent XY cutter support)	-	✓
Color Management
Custom + official spot color libraries (RAL, Pantone, HKS)	✓	✓
Color replacement	✓	✓
Colorbooks	✓	✓
Last-minute color correction	✓	✓
Relinearization	✓	✓
Support of White, Varnish, Silver inks	✓	✓
Cost Management
CostProof (visualize cost of print based on media & ink consumption)	-	✓
Automation
Drag & Drop images	✓	✓
Quick Print configurations / presets	✓	✓
Save & import archived jobs	✓	✓
Workflows & Hotfolders (unlimited)	-	✓
SmartImport (automatic job submission via file metadata)	-	✓
Support
Access to HelpDesk (knowledge center	✓	✓
Free access to online training courses	✓	✓
Ticket-based technical assistance	✓	✓
Updates
Software updates & upgrades	✓	✓

Exclusive CalderaCare features

Smart Import

Save time & avoid manual errors with metadata SmartImport automatically extracts metadata from the filename to automate job submission. Examples of metadata: number of copies targeted printer presets height width scale.

PrintProof

Use PrintProof to export high-quality TIFF proofs of your jobs after ripping, and send them to your customers before production to avoid unwanted waste.

The comprehensive workflow solution for large-format production

Cost Optimization (CostProof included in Pro Package)

VisualRIP+ includes the necessary tools to help you make the best use of your resources. Reduce your ink and media consumption while maintaining the quality of your jobs and gain time while acquiring a better insight of your operation

Cut Workflow

VisualRIP+ integrates an advanced cut module for a complete production workflow. Whether you use contour or XY devices, Caldera supports the best industry’s cutters.

Intuitive GUI

VisualRIP comes with an intuitive user interface with drag-and-drop interactions to facilitate the workflow management.

Color Management

Achieve perfect colors across multiple devices and substrates with Caldera’s unrivaled ICC color calibration engine and spot color matching.

Multi-device Print & Cut

Fully scalable, VisualRIP+ can drive your fleet of Print & Cut peripherals for a streamlined workflow.

New OS Support and Drivers

Compatible with more than 1,900 devices from major manufacturers, Caldera is a comprehensive solution that can be integrated in any wide-format Print & Cut production environment. Check whether your printers & cutters are supported by the Caldera solutions.

More than 30 new print & cut drivers included in the V18 ISO

Compared to the previous major version, CalderaRIP V18 includes more than 30 new drivers:

+24 new printer models supported
+6 new cutter models supported

Official support of macOS Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15

Still supported:

macOS Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and Catalina
Linux Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (from V17.3.0)
Linux Debian 10 Buster

Why Visual RIP+?

Print&Cut software package built for Visual Communication applications

Unifies workflow from prepress to print & cut tasks
Ensures reliable color reproduction
Reduces job preparation and production time
Saves media and ink

Unify your Production

One single platform to control your production, updates and configurations
Better throughput and color homogeneity
One update for all your machines
Reduced training time

Attain Color Consistency across your output

Calibrate your devices and ink us
Download color profiles for free from our online library
Create your own ICC profiles
Access to popular spot color libraries (Pantone, RAL, HKS, ...)

Improve your margins and monitor your costs

Save an average of 25% on your ink consumption
Avoid media waste by nesting true shape
Monitor ink and media usage and cost
Gain time by automating repetitive tasks

Integrate your cut process

Manage multiple contours in one file
Generate a file for each individual job
Automatically set up cut mark
Special bleed tools for canvas and lettering

PC Configuration
- Processor - Intel Core i3, i5 or i7
- RAM - 4GB or 8GB (recommended). Minimum 1GB per core, recommended at least 2 GB per core
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - 250GB
- Monitor/Video card - 1280×1024 minimum resolution
- Hardware - Laptops not recommended
Mac Configuration
- Processor - Intel Core i3, i5, i7, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max – Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro or Mac Studio
- RAM - 4GB or more. Minimum 1GB per core, recommended at least 2 GB per core
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - 250GB
- Monitor/Video card - 1280×1024 minimum resolution
- Hardware - Laptops not recommended
Caldera is headquartered in Strasbourg, France with international staff members in Brazil, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Argentina and China.

Caldera is a software company with more than 25 years of experience in developing, marketing and supporting high-quality technological software for wide-format imaging, with a commitment to increasing productivity, cost-efficiency and color output.

Our suite of award-winning, production-orientated print and Print-and-Cut workflow programs provide color management, imaging and processing solutions for large and grand-format peripherals.
Free Shipping
Free shipping applies to orders over $900 and under 40lbs dimensional weight of the shipping box. Paint and replacement lamps are excluded. Free shipping is available to the contiguous 48 US states and for online purchases only.
Fulfillment
We make every effort to get your product delivered as expediently as possible. Orders placed after 12:00 PM MST may not ship that day. RPimaging, INC may not have all items in stock. Our online store does not provide real-time stock availability. Please call to confirm stock before placing an order. Orders placed by international checkout button are fulfilled by FedEX Cross Border.
Domestic Shipping
RPimaging, INC does not guarantee any delivery time. Shipping terms (i.e. 2nd Day, 3rd Day delivery) refer to the time quoted by the shipper for delivery. These shipping terms do not refer to time from order submission to delivery. Shipper tracking numbers are provided, when available, the day after the product has shipped. Economy and Free shipping options are limited to the 48 contiguous US states. Freight shipment and packages over 40lbs are excluded from Economy and Free shipping offers. Customer purchase orders with payment terms are excluded from free shipping offers. We reserve the right to rescind Economy and/or Free shipping offers for any reason. Orders are shipped Free On Board (FOB) Origin unless otherwise noted.
International Shipping
- Orders placed using the international checkout button are fulfilled by FedEX Cross Border.
- All international packages are subject to relevant duties and taxes.
- A refusal of the shipment will result in return shipping charges which will be deducted from any refund.
- Typical delivery time is 2 - 5 days in transit depending on destination country.
- Next Day delivery service is not available.
- Date specific shipping is not available for international orders.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us.
RETURN POLICY:
If you are not happy, we are not happy.

We strive to ensure you are satisfied with your purchase but understand that sometimes it's not a good fit. Below are our policies:
- No return will be accepted without a RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Any return without a RMA number will be refused.
- You are responsible for return shipping costs.
- No refund or exchanges are allowed after 30 days from the invoice date.
- Returns are subject up to a 20% restocking fee. Most of the time restocking fees are nominal.
- All returned items must be 100% complete, in original resalable packaging, in resalable condition, with all packaging, manuals, registration cards, accessories, UPC codes intact, and software.
- Software products that use a serial number and not a dongle key can only be replaced with the same title and version if found to be defective.
- No returns on replacement light bulbs.
- No returns on special order items not listed on our online catalog.
- No returns or exchanges for any non-domestic shipments.
- Shipping charges and order processing fees are not refundable. We recommend you select a shipping carrier that provides a shipment tracking option and insurance. Refusal of a shipment will result in return shipping charges which will be deducted from any refund.
- RPimaging, INC reserves the right to refuse any return.
- RPimaging, INC shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising from purchases from our online store.
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Features	Without CalderaCare	CalderaCare
WorkSpace Customer Portal	✔	✔
Priority Support with SLA²	-	✔
Remote Control	-	✔
Major Upgrades	-	✔
Exclusive CalderaCare features (SmartImport, REST API)	-	✔
1 License of InkPerformer included³	Option	✔
Online trainings	Pre-payment required	Free, unlimited access
Driver Swaps	-	✔Large driver swap included. ✔Grand driver swap for a reduced fee.