Shiraz
Shiraz is marketed as "the complete large format printing environment for Windows, Mac and Linux." It comes in three main versions:
- Shiraz RIP, large format client/server RIP software in two editions
- Shiraz Signature, entry-level standalone RIP software
- Shiraz Focus, studio image printing for professional photographers
Shiraz RIP works with nearly every large-format printer on the market, not only HP Designjet, Mimaki and Canon machines, but also the Osprey, Phoenix, Spitfire and Valuejet models from Mutoh. It comes in Server and Server Plus editions, in six European languages.
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Shiraz RIP has all the features expected of a product for large-format printing: PostScript Level 3 and PDF compatibility, excellent ICC color management, linearization and ink limiting, support for spot colors, workflow and queue management, and high quality screening. It can process and RIP at the same time, making it fast to operate. Editing functions include layout, tiling, sizing and cropping.
Shiraz is based on the Jaws RIP engine from Global Graphics, and is available online from Macro Enter Corporation (www.macroenter.com).
Tech info
- OS: Windows 2000 onward; Mac OS X 10.28 and above; Linux Red Hat or Suse
- Price level: Server ($500); Server Plus ($650)
Shiraz Software
Formed in 1995 as Applied Image Technology with the purpose of creating a RIP aimed at the large format market, Shiraz Software developed its RIP product which is now used in over 30 countries. It is based in London, UK.
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