HP RIP Software - Release Notes

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Version 1.5
• NEW Support for the HP Scitex FB950 Printer.
• NEW Queue subfolders — subfolders can be added to output queues by right clicking a queue in the tree pane
and specifying a file name, similar to how they are created in Windows Explorer. For instructions, refer to the
online help or User Guide page 2-3.
• NEW Job archiving — print jobs can be saved to an external file and copied to removeable media for archiving
or transfer to another HP RIP Software server. For instructions, refer to the online help or User Guide page 2-6.
• Various imrpovements to the color profile creation process.
Version 1.4
• Hewlett-Packard branding — this version has been rebranded to reflect the acquisition of ColorSpan by Hewlett-
Packard Company on November 1, 2007.
• NEW Backlit profiles — this version adds the capability to create custom backlit profiles.
• NEW Media Saver features — the Media Saver editing feature adds rulers and guides for more precise position-
ing of component jobs.
• NEW Check for updates — the software now automatically checks for an updated version whenever the RIP
“home page” is displayed or refreshed in the web browser (Internet connection required).
• Improved color profiles — this version includes improved color profiles. If you are updating a current installation
of the RIP, your current profiles and calibrations are left unchanged. To use the new profiles, they must be manu-
ally selected and calibrated.
• Speed and stability — various improvements in speed and stability are included.
• Updated Help and User Guide — the RIP help system and User Guide have been revised to be current with this
version of the RIP software.
Note to Version 1.3 Users
Version 1.4 implements a change in how the HP RIP Software decides which dot gain data to use. The issue of which
default dot gain file you have installed is important only until you calibrate the printer. Calibrating the printer renders
this a moot issue; in that case, the new calibration data is used.
The version 1.3 algorithm was:
Check the printer dot gain file:
• If there is calibration data present, use it.
• If there is not, use the default data from the printer's dot gain file.
• If neither are present, use the data in the ICC profile.
Version 1.4 eliminates the middle step. The version 1.4 algorithm is: