Don't Get RIPed Off

ECRM: While bells and whistles are nice, don't overlook basic RIP characteristics such as stability, flexibility, and performance. Helpful features include soft or on-screen proofing, easy font handling and reprint or bitmap storage capability.

Harlequin: High-quality color work for brochures and color ads demands good screening and color management. Because some in-plant shops often handle so many different imaging applications, one of the most important features a RIP can have is the flexibility to handle a variety of file formats and accommodate a variety of different workflows.