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6 posts tagged RIP.
MainTOP DTF export checklist: from PNG artwork to CMYK + W1 TIFF
Prepare and inspect a NestSheet production TIFF for MainTOP. Follow the artwork, size, quantity, white-choke, orientation and receiving-queue checks on the actual job file.
UV DTF White and Varnish Layers Explained
Separate the artwork, white backing, clear ink and transfer-film responsibilities in a UV-DTF workflow. Use the equipment supplier’s file requirements and a controlled surface test.
PSD/PSB and TIFF for DTF: artwork masters and production handoffs
Keep editable artwork and the production print file distinct. Compare the role of Photoshop documents with NestSheet’s current CMYK + W1 TIFF for MainTOP.
Why Long Gang Sheets Crash RIP Software: Pixels, Channels, Memory, and File Limits
A reproducible way to estimate decoded raster memory, separate compression from working set, identify ClassicTIFF and BigTIFF boundaries, and test a long DTF sheet safely.
DTF spot channels explained: colour, alpha and the W1 white separation
Understand the role of colour, PNG alpha and a separate white channel. Read the current NestSheet CMYK + W1 TIFF specification and inspect the handoff in MainTOP.
Reading your RIP's white channel preview — grey map
Inspect the white separation using known artwork regions, final physical size and the receiving queue. Check polarity, coverage, alignment and the exported W1 edge before printing.