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) 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) |
MS Printing Solutions (15 models supported) | X-Rite i1 Pro 2 |
| CNTOP (D10B, Rival, WingsPro, and WorkeHorse) | STS Inks (XPJ-1682D) | 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) | |
1. Get the installation file
Caldera Direct-to-X RIP is not officially public, so the installation files are unavailable on our WorkSpace. You can download it directly from CalderaDock or the links below:
Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP
| Version 1.1.1 | ||
| Windows | ||
| Version 1.0 | ||
Caldera Direct-to-Garment RIP
|
Version 1.0 |
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
The activation and registration of new licenses is a simple process that can be performed through our CalderaDock toolbox.
You can download the latest version from WorkSpace's dashboard and then read the complete guide to activate and register your license.
If you have any problem with the installation of CalderaDock, click here.
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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