With the development ofdigital printing machine, the functions of RIP are still being strengthened, such as layout, large-scale proofing, last-minute modification, preview, pre-inspection, rasterization, imaging and other processing, have been included in RIP. Some RIPs involve post-press binding, and can also transfer some printing data related to dots and ink to the printing press. General RIP should have the following functions

1.Tmpping. RIP and the corresponding trapping software together can solve the problem of inaccurate color registration in color printing.

2.Fight the board (Imposition). According to the publication layout and binding requirements, a single page group is assembled into a large version of the signature.

3.Automatic separation (Separations).

4.Modified at the last minute. Sometimes it is necessary to modify a certain page before printing it out. In order to avoid re-processing the entire large version of RIP, it is required that RIP only do modified processing on this page.

5.RIP once, output multiple times. That is, the same data processed by RIP can be used for pre-press proofing and final product output at the same time, and RIP can be required to output different resolutions according to different digital printing equipment. The digital pre-press proofing and the final product output use the same RIP to ensure that the proofing sample is consistent with the final product.

6.Extensive equipment support capabilities. Support some mainstream digital printing output devices, provide users with more flexibility and choice of configuration system, and make the most of the functions provided by the system.

7.RIP is seamlessly connected with the overall solution of the digital printing system. Support digital proofing system, color management system, automatic process management system, etc.

8.Develop multi-function RIP, from low-end black and white proofing equipment, color digital proofing equipment to high-precision digital printing equipment can be driven at the same time, give full play to RIP performance, while ensuring a high degree of consistency of various output results in the system, reduce the chance of errors, development New outlet technology, output high network cable with low resolution, save output time, support more friendly man-machine interface and remote monitoring RIP capability, etc.
9.Support system level authority management, etc. to improve reliability.