AcroRIP is a RIP (Raster Image Processor) software designed specifically for Epson-based flatbed and converted printers used in DTG (Direct to Garment), DTF (Direct to Film), and UV printing.

A RIP converts your digital design file into precise printer instructions — handling white ink layering, color separation, ICC color management, and individual ink channel control. These are tasks a standard printer driver simply cannot perform.

A standard printer driver is built for printing documents and photos on paper. It cannot handle the unique demands of DTG, DTF, or UV printing. You need RIP software like AcroRIP for:

• White ink underbase generation — essential for printing on dark garments or colored surfaces; without it, colors appear transparent or muddy
• ICC color profile management — ensures the colors on screen match the printed output
• Independent ink channel control — adjust CMYK and white channels individually
• Print preview confirmation — verify the job before a single drop of ink is used
• Advanced features — one-pass printing, clogged nozzle substitution, speed optimization, and banding reduction

• White ink control — adjustable density, dot size, and layer order for DTG, DTF, and UV
• One-pass white + color printing — lays down white underbase and color layers simultaneously for perfect alignment and faster output
• ICC color profile management — accurate, consistent color reproduction across different inks and substrates
• Free ink channel adjustment — control every CMYK and white channel independently
• Print preview — confirm jobs visually before printing
• Custom channel substitution — reroute ink to a working channel when a nozzle is clogged
• RIP BOOST™ — increases print speed up to 30–40% on supported Epson printers
• WAVE function — reduces banding on UV printers with Epson printheads
• Multi-image handling (V11) — process and print multiple designs in one job to maximize film usage
• Easy interface — no special training required; suitable for beginners and professionals alike

White ink management is the most critical function of AcroRIP for dark garment and colored surface printing. AcroRIP gives you full control over the white layer:

• 100% white underbase — solid white printed under all color pixels for maximum color opacity
• Transparency-based gradient — white density follows the image’s transparency for a softer result on lighter areas
• White ink volume adjustment — control overall white ink output per job
• Dot size options — Same Dot Size (solid, opaque base) or Large Dot Size (halftone white for softer hand feel)
• Layer order control — choose whether white prints before or after the color layer

An ICC (International Color Consortium) profile is a data file that tells AcroRIP exactly how your printer, ink, and substrate combination reproduces color. Without accurate profiles, prints appear washed out, oversaturated, or with colors that differ from what you see on screen.

• Enable or disable profiles per individual print job
• Assign different profiles per ink channel or substrate
• Load profiles provided by your ink supplier for best color match
• AcroRIP includes predefined profiles for popular Epson models and ink brands

Custom Channel Substitution lets you reassign ink to a different physical channel when a nozzle becomes clogged — allowing production to continue without waiting for a full repair.

Example: If your yellow CMYK channel becomes clogged, place yellow ink into a white ink cartridge slot, then remap that slot in AcroRIP to output as yellow and close off the original broken channel.

In DTG and DTF systems with multiple white ink channels, a substitute white channel can fill in for a partially blocked head, since multiple whites give you built-in redundancy.

RIP BOOST™ is a proprietary AcroRIP setting that optimizes how print data is sent to the printer, increasing print speed on supported Epson printers — most notably the Epson L1800 — by up to 30–40% without sacrificing output quality. This translates directly into more prints per hour.

The WAVE function is specifically designed for UV printers using Epson printheads. UV printing can produce horizontal banding artifacts. The WAVE function adjusts the printhead’s spray pattern to create more even ink coverage, effectively eliminating or greatly reducing visible banding.

AcroRIP works with a wide range of Epson-based printers used in DTG, DTF, and UV setups:

• Epson L1800, L800, L805
• Epson P600, P800, P700, P900
• Epson XP-15000, Expression Photo HD
• Epson Stylus Pro 4800, 4880, 7800, 7880, 7890
• Epson R1900, R2400, R2880
• Epson SureColor P6000 (Matte Black channel only)
• Most Epson-based converted DTG and DTF machines from third-party manufacturers

• AcroRIP V10: Windows 7, 8, or 10 — Windows 10 recommended
• AcroRIP V11: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 — Windows 10 recommended until Epson releases fully stable Windows 11 drivers for all models
• USB port required for the hardware security dongle (included with purchase)
• Dongle is transferable between computers — license is not locked to one machine
• Any standard modern Windows PC will run AcroRIP without issues

AcroRIP uses a USB security dongle (hardware key) that must be plugged in for the software to operate. After installing and inserting the dongle, follow this standard workflow:

1. Open your design file — use a high-resolution PNG with a transparent background for DTF and DTG jobs
2. Layout tab — set output size and position your design on the print bed
3. Printer tab — select your printer model and the connection port
4. Color tab — confirm CMYK ink levels (100% standard) and load your ICC profile
5. White tab — configure white ink density, dot size, and layer order
6. Preview — visually confirm the job before committing to print
7. Print (F10) — review the final dialog summary and send the job

• PNG with transparent background — the ideal format for DTF and DTG. Transparency tells AcroRIP exactly where to apply white ink underbase, producing clean edges without bleeding
• TIFF — also supported and suitable for high-resolution production jobs
• Minimum 150–300 DPI at print size — low-resolution files print blurry regardless of RIP software settings

Yes. AcroRIP supports UV flatbed printers that use Epson printheads, providing:

• White ink layering on dark or colored rigid substrates (acrylic, wood, metal, phone cases, glass, etc.)
• ICC color management for accurate reproduction on non-fabric materials
• WAVE function — reduces horizontal banding artifacts common in Epson-head UV printing
• Varnish functionality (V11 wideDTF) — adds gloss or matte varnish finishing layers for UV and UVDTF printers using Epson XP600, i1600, and i3200 printheads