In this article, we'll guide you in the Caldera Direct-to-X RIP installation step by step and give you links where you can read about related topics in detail.
Recommendation
We recommend including your IT staff to assist you, especially if you are uncomfortable with the terms used here.
Requirements
Prerequisite
A valid Caldera Direct-to-X RIP license. Your Caldera contact can provide you with a demo license.
Operating System (OS) minimum requirements
| macOS | Microsoft Windows | Linux |
|---|---|---|
| macOS 13 Ventura | Windows 10 | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) |
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Device compatibility
|
Printers |
Spectrophotometers | |
|---|---|---|
|
Generic (BYHX, File, HosonSoft, and Royal) |
STS Inks (XPJ-1682D) | X-Rite i1 Pro 2 |
| CNTOP (D10B, Rival, WingsPro, and WorkeHorse) | Space-co (Nova Pro) | X-Rite i1 Pro 3 |
| Huijie (DTG 200, 300, and 380) | TPA (4 and 6 colors) | X-Rite i1 Pro 3 Plus |
| M&R (Quatro) | Worx (164C WP, 244C WP, and 248C HS) | |
| MS Printing Solutions (15 models supported) | ||
1. Get the installation file
Caldera Direct-to-X RIP can be downloaded directly from our toolbox CalderaDock.
You can download the latest version from WorkSpace's dashboard. If you have any problem with the installation of CalderaDock, click here.
2. Install the software
Once you have downloaded the appropriate installation file for your system, double-click it to begin the installation.
3. Activate your license
Activating and registering new licenses is a simple process that can also be done through CalderaDock. If you need to, please refer to the complete guide for detailed instructions on how to activate and register your license.
4. Explore your software
Start your Direct-to-X experience by checking out all the modules that integrate the software.
Warning - For macOS users
On macOS, the first time you launch the software, you will be asked to grant full disk access to an executable called calapisvc-caldera-Direct-to-X. This step is really important, otherwise, the software may not work as expected.
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