Section 1 – Main Action Buttons
The main action buttons control the most common operations in the RIP software.
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Plus Symbol (+)
Opens the Layout window so you can prepare a new job.
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Play Symbol
Starts the print job that is currently selected in the job queue.
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Stop Symbol
Stops the processing of the selected job.
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Delete Symbol
Deletes the selected job from the RIP queue.
Section 2 – Printers Connected to RIP
This section lists all printers currently connected to the RIP software.
From here you can:
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View available printers
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Select the printer you want to use
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Confirm that the printer is connected
Always verify the correct printer is selected before opening Layout or starting a print.
Section 3 – Job Queue
The Job Queue displays all jobs currently in the RIP software.
This includes jobs that are:
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Processing
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Completed
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Waiting to print
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Ready to be reprinted
Selecting a job in the queue allows you to manage it using the action buttons.
Section 4 – Preview of Selected Job
The Preview panel displays a visual preview of the job currently selected in the queue.
This allows you to quickly confirm:
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Artwork layout
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Design orientation
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Overall job appearance before printing
Section 5 – Job Details
The Job Details section provides information about the selected print job.
Typical information shown includes:
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Job name
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Date and time submitted
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Number of pages
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Media type
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Job dimensions
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File size
This information helps confirm you are printing the correct job.
Section 6 – Computer System Load
The System Load panel displays the current usage of the computer running the RIP software.
This includes:
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CPU usage
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Memory usage
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Disk usage
Monitoring system load can help identify performance issues when processing large or complex print jobs.
Next Steps
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PrintFactory - Managing the RIP jobs
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PrintFactory - Layout Interface Overview
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PrintFactory - Creating a Job in Layout