Rip software and pc platform – AGFA M4F User Manual
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Global Services North America
RIP Software and PC Platform
Wilmington MA 01887
Wasatch RIP
The Wasatch SoftRip is provided for raster image processing of images. Install the Wasatch
SoftRIP on a PC, which meets the following platform specifications.
Minimum Recommended System requirements for Anapurna M4F
¾ CPU Type: Core 2 Duo, 3.06 GHz or faster
¾ 4 Gigabytes Ram
¾ Two Physical hard drives, 120 - 160 gigs size, 10K RPMs, one for the OS, one for the Rip
¾ Windows XP, or Server OS, Windows 7, (Vista is not supported)
• 2 NETWORK CARDS, The RIP Computer requires two network cards, one for the
connection between the RIP and the printer. The second network card is needed for the
connection between the customer’s network and the RIP computer. A crossover cable is
supplied with the unit and is used to connect the Anapurna directly to the RIP computer. The
Anapurna cannot be connected directly to the customer’s network and will not
function as a network printer.
• MULTIPLE HARD DRIVES, by purchasing a PC with 2 physical hard-drives this will speed
up the processing of large image files and improve the reliability of the printer.
• CPU SPEED, The faster the CPU, the faster the software will process your files. Purchase
the fastest available computer you can. More RAM will also help speed up the processing; it
is the speed of the CPU that directly affects how fast SoftRIP runs. If you are processing
large files over 500 MB in size, it is also important to have a minimum of 4 GB of memory.
• WASATCH, Wasatch SoftRIP can process more than one file at a time and takes
advantage of multiple CPUs for this purpose. For every additional processor in your
computer, it is recommended to purchase the maximum amount of RAM for your CPU. It is
important to use multi-gigabyte disk drives on computers that are intended for use in high
resolution printing, especially if you plan to keep the Ripped files available in the Wasatch
Print Queue.
Buying a robust PC platform will provide a quick payback
in faster output speeds and greater reliability!
Questions? Contact 800-879-2432 and ask for an Anapurna Specialist
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