Looking Ahead to 2022
As many of you have discovered, keeping a business going during a pandemic can be challenging. Your focus and priorities change, and your...
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Nov 9, 20202 min read
Navigator Version 13
With Xitron’s release of version 13 of the Harlequin RIP comes some pretty exciting opportunities for Navigator users. The old model is...
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Jun 22, 20202 min read
So You Thought You Knew PDF
Of course you know PDF. You’ve been using it for over 25 years . . . if you’ve been in the industry that long, anyway.
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Jun 22, 20202 min read
Sometimes you don't know what you don't know
It’s been quite a while since the last blog post. Remember those heady days when the only Corona we were familiar with was served (and...
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Apr 23, 20201 min read
Now You Really, Really Need to Replace Your Windows 7 OS
Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 has ended. This means that no security updates will be no forthcoming
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Oct 18, 20192 min read
Windows 7 and the RIPs Running Under It
Microsoft will end extended support for Windows 7. Security updates will no longer be pushed to Windows 7 users
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Aug 27, 20193 min read
Do you Dongle?
With the introduction of Harlequin’s new licensing system known as LDK came a plethora of opinion about which method is best
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Jul 19, 20192 min read
Cheers to your RIP! Wait, what’s a RIP?
Them: “What do you do for a living?”
Us: “Our company makes RIP software”
Them: “RIP? What does a RIP do?”
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Jul 19, 20192 min read
Upgrades vs New RIPs; and Which RIPs Qualify
Upgrading an existing RIP is typically less expensive than purchasing a new one. Costs will vary depending on the age of the RIP
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May 3, 20192 min read
The Need for Speed
As he watched me drop the job into the workflow, I called his attention to the monitor at one minute and 45 seconds. “It's done."
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Apr 12, 20192 min read
Help! My Xitron is Broken
We want you to get back up and running as soon as possible. To do that, we have a guideline to expedite the process.
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
Go it Alone or Look for Help
When it comes to troubleshooting RIP issues, I find there are two types of users: Those who like a challenge and treat issues like puzzle
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Feb 1, 20192 min read
My Favorite Feature
Anyone who has operated a Harlequin RIP during the past 15 years is very familiar with the interface and functionality.
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Jan 16, 20192 min read
A Sick RIP
Software is one of those things for which we tend to take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach.
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Jan 4, 20193 min read
The Top Ten RIP Upgrade Related Questions
When discussing upgrade options with RIP owners, there are a few questions that come up in every conversation.
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Dec 20, 20182 min read
Rampage and the end of an Era
For many years Rampage was a popular choice among prepress professionals. Even though the company dissolved, many users refused to replace
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Nov 16, 20182 min read
Out With the Old RIP
It’s not unusual for prepress departments to work with the same RIP or workflow system for many years. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,”
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Nov 2, 20182 min read
Casual Observations from China
High speed inkjet presses of every size and application were prevalent. However, commercial offset had a bigger presence than I anticipated.
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Oct 22, 20181 min read
Exceeding Expectations: A RIP and Workflow Story
One of the best things about helping a customer get up to speed with new RIP and workflow is getting to see the difference in production.
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Oct 10, 20182 min read
A RIP Too Many
I’m surprised how many different RIPs are in use in shops. There are dedicated RIPs in front of each unit, meaning
software gets neglected
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