Global Graphics Software has licensed the Harlequin RIP to MIMAKI Engineering to develop the new RIP software RasterLink7 that will be available with MIMAKI printers worldwide from December 2020. RasterLink7 improves performance and enhances quality as well as introducing new features such as variable data printing for applications such as sports apparel, card printing, name tags stickers and labels. Shipments are expected to be in the region of 10,000 units a year. RasterLink7 was announced by MIMAKI on November 4 at the launch of their new JV100-160 and UJV100-160 printers.
The main objective of MIMAKI is choosing Harlequin as the core of genuine MIMAKI RIP is to improve the performance of their products. Customers will see that the RIP processing time for PDF files is considerably shortened. There are significant quality improvements too; PDF transparency processes correctly and we have found that the expression of thin lines is improved. Global Graphics’ local office in Tokyo provided responsive technical support to MIMAKI. They worked closely with MIMAKI engineers in a number of areas to introduce unique functionality for MIMAKI customers. Harlequin is a Raster Image Processor, or RIP. \
