Since Roland devices print on a wide variety of substrates, media types, and sizes – a driver would not have the capacity to handle all of the settings in an understandable and savable manner. It also allows the RIP software to reside on another computer – to fully insulate the printing from design – or allowing for multiple designers and a faster workflow. This keeps the printing operation from locking up the design software and design software computer – and keeps a taxed design software function to not lock up the printer operation. RIP software allows the operation/function of the printer to be seperated from the design software. Some use the term Bridge Software – a bridge between the design software and the printer. A RIP is like a print driver that accepts an input file, allows for adjustments to settings and operation, and generates head firing and cut carriage commands to be sent to the printer. VersaWorks is a Roland RIP software provided with Roland printing equiment. It is assumed that basic software operation is already understood – how to do basic loading of files, adjusting settings, etc. Roland does not really provide a single location for instruction on the use and operation of VersaWorks With that in mind this document attempts to place all that information in a readily accessible location.
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