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Chirip quickly converts complex graphics into high-quality print-ready files while allowing full control over color management and workflow automation. Unlike typical RIP software for end-users, Chirip serves as a core technology. It can be integrated into OEM systems, automated production lines, or used on its own. Its adaptable design works with various printing technologies, ensuring ongoing compatibility as needs change.

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More than a RIP. The engine behind next-generation printing systems.

Main Functions​

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• Fast, high-quality rasterization from PDF to printer-ready data
• ICC-based color management with spot color handling
• Screening and dithering for bi-level output
• Headless CLI operation for automation and integration
• Modular architecture for embedding into OEM systems​

Key Benefits

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• Shorter time-to-market for OEMs and integrators
• Predictable color and consistent output across devices
• Higher throughput with multi-core, production-optimized processing
• Easy integration into automated production lines
• Scales with new printheads, devices, and workflows

Designed For

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• OEM printer manufacturers need an embedded RIP core
• System integrators building automated print workflows
• Industrial print providers targeting reliable, repeatable output
• Product teams aiming for long-term compatibility and scalability​

Where Chirip is Used

Chirip is built for environments where performance and reliability directly impact production.

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Extended application

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• Professional printing environments
• Specialized or custom print systems
• Packaging printing systems
• Textile printing (Digital Textile / DTG / DTF)

Primary applications​

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• OEM printer development and integration
• Industrial digital printing systems
• Label printing systems
• High-speed inkjet production workflows
• Wide format & large format printing
• Direct mail / variable data systems
• Automated print production lines

Key Features of Chirip RIP Software

High-Speed Rasterization Engine

Chirip converts PDF files into high-quality raster output with speed and precision.

• Fast processing for high-volume environments
• Optimized multi-threaded performance
• Reliable operation in industrial workflows

Built with SSE and AVX-512 acceleration for maximum performance and scalability.

Advanced Color Management (ICC-Based)

Supports full ICC workflows, including:

• Device-link profiles
• Grayscale and black preservation
• Spot color and named color (like Pantone and RAL) replacement

Ensures consistent and predictable color output across different print jobs and devices.

RIP Software for Multiple Printing Technologies

Chirip is designed to work across:

• Industrial inkjet printing systems
• Digital printing environments

• Professional printing solutions

This flexibility allows long-term scalability and compatibility with evolving printing technologies.

Headless RIP Engine for Automation

The core RIP engine operates via command-line interface (CLI), enabling:

• Full automation
• Server-side processing
• Integration into production pipelines

Ideal for OEMs and automated print systems.

Modular and Scalable Architecture

Chirip can be deployed as:

• A standalone RIP system
• A fully integrated OEM component

• A scalable multi-system solution

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Chirip is designed to meet the industry’s current and future requirements while maximizing quality and productivity.

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Use Cases for Chirip

OEM & Integration Use Cases

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Embedding a RIP engine into new printer systems

Replacing or upgrading legacy RIP components

Building automated print workflows

Developing custom printing solutions

Production Use Cases

(Secondary)

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Increasing print throughput

Improving color consistency

Reducing manual workflow steps

Supporting complex print jobs

Who Should Use Chirip?

Printer manufacturers (OEMs)

Accelerate printer development with an integration-ready RIP engine that reduces development effort and time-to-market.

Industrial print service providers

Improve throughput, color consistency, and workflow automation in demanding production environments.

System integrators

Seamlessly connect printing systems into larger automation, production, and software ecosystems.

Engineering and R&D teams

Prototype, test, and deploy advanced printing technologies with full control over rasterization, color management, and workflows.

Software developers working with printing technologies

Build custom printing solutions faster using a flexible, integration-friendly RIP platform.

Product Packages

Chirip packages are designed to scale across different printing technologies and operational needs, from integration-focused OEM environments to fully managed production workflows.

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Chirip Core

The foundation for high-performance rasterization and automated workflows. Best suited for OEMs, developers, and system integrators who require a headless, integration-ready RIP engine.

Chirip Pro

Extended functionality with user interfaces and workflow control. Best suited for print environments that require both performance and operational control through a user interface.

Chirip Fusion

Customized solution designed to meet specific integration requirements. Best suited for OEMs and partners with specific technical or architectural needs.

Features of the Product Packages​

High-performance rasterization and automation for OEMs, developers, and integrators needing a headless, integration-ready RIP engine.

Platform support

• Linux (Debian-based distributions)
• Windows (10 and above)

Integration

• Command-line interface for easy automation and integration across standalone devices and server environments
• Full offline operation

Output & Verification

• Flexible composing and sending printer-compatible data streams
• Bilevel data preview and verification

Processing & Performance

• High-performance processing (multi-threaded, hardware-accelerated)
• Advanced variable data printing (VDP) engine with layered composition and blending support
• Deterministic rendering and full reproducibility

Color Management

• Advanced color profile management and assignment (ICC)
• DeviceLink profile support and generation (ink limiting, color mapping)
• Open spot color system with custom color libraries and flexible mapping workflows
• Color profiling workflow support (measurement-based)
• Grayscale and black channel preservation

Enhanced functionality built on Chirip Core, with UI and workflow control for high-performance print environments.

Full-featured REST API for workflow automation and integration

Desktop application for print project preparation

Advanced print layout and imposition tools (positioning, scaling, rotation, bleed)

Flexible copy and collation handling

Printer presets (device configuration)

Cost estimation (ink, printhead usage, media)

Color matching and color replacement

Adaptive media size handling for cut-sheet and continuous printing

Color channel adjustment 

Customized solution for OEMs and partners with specific integration and technical requirements.

Print engine supervisor for integrated hardware control

Vision system integration

Advanced job management, storage, and queueing

Advanced support agreement (dedicated support, SLA, maintenance)

Production analytics and reporting

Custom OEM and system-level integration

Service and Customer Experience

Besides delivering the software, we provide a structured and transparent collaboration model.

Technology

Direct technical support

 

Accessability

Transparent issue tracking

 

Availability

Continuous communication throughout integration and operation

 

Directives

Guidance during implementation

 

Conversations

Technical consultation

 

Personalization

Custom development when required

Next Steps

Ready to move forward?

Simply complete our contact form and share your requirements with us. 

Our team will email you a trial version, review your case and get back to you to discuss the best solution for your application.

We look forward to working with you and helping open the door to a new level of printing performance.

What you will get

  Excellent experience

  Quick, dedicated support

  Long-term partnership

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Technical Specifications

For those interested in further details, the full technical specifications are available below.

Performance SecuritySystem CapabilitiesSupported FormatsSystem ArchitectureCore Capabilities

Core Capabilities

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• High-quality rasterization in RGB and CMYK
• ICC-based color management with device-link support
• Custom dithering and screening engine
• PDF-optimized processing

• Multi-layer composition with blend modes

System Architecture

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• Modular and scalable design
• Multi-threaded processing
• CLI-based headless operation
• REST API and service-based orchestration

• Full offline operation
  

Supported Formats

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• Input:
• • PDF (Grayscale, RGB, CMYK, mixed)
• Output:
• • Bi-level data
  • • ORF (Ophrys Raster Format)
    • BMP (visualization)
  • Continuous tone
  • • TIFF
    • PNG

System Capabilities

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• Operating Systems:
• • Windows 10+
  • Linux (kernel 6.0+)
  • macOS (planned)
• Minimum hardware:
• • x64-based system
  • Dual-core CPU @ 2.0 GHz (AVX2)
  • 32GB RAM
  • 512 GB SSD
• Recommended hardware:
• • x64-based system
  • Octa-core CPU @ 4.5 GHz (AVX-512)
  • 64 GB+ RAM
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD
• Performance optimization tips:
• • RamDisk usage

Performance Security

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• Optimized for SIMD instructions
• Multi-core scaling for high-speed processing

• Hardware-bound licensing for secure and stable deployment