The Hardware Acceleration option enables the software to utilize your computer's full processing capacity, significantly reducing ripping and printing times. Using the OpenCL (Open Computing Language) API, CalderaRIP can access multiple processors simultaneously for parallel processing, improving speed and efficiency.
This article will guide you on where to find and configure the Hardware Acceleration options within the software.
Good to know
Hardware acceleration makes it possible to improve computing performance by using multi-core CPUs and GPUs from manufacturers such as NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and others.
Configuration
In the ServerAdmin, Click on the Setup button. Then, select the desired Hardware Acceleration Level:
- Multi-thread SIMD and GPU: Enable CPU and GPU Acceleration
- Only Multi-thread SIMD: Keep only the CPU Acceleration
- Only GPU: Keep only the GPU acceleration
- None: Deactivate the Hardware Acceleration
How do I check the compatibility of my device with hardware acceleration?
In ServerAdmin, click on Devices. Then, go to the Hardware tab. In the example below:
- Hardware acceleration is supported (with the CPU)
- The GPU is not supported
The Hardware Acceleration is only available if the CPU supports SSE4.2 instructions. You can check the information in the hardware tab or check with the command line as described below.
Info
Find support information for Intel processors including featured content, downloads, specifications, warranty, community posts, and more. Click here.
Command-Lines
On Linux:
cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep sse4_2
On Mac:
sysctl hw.optional.sse4_2
- AMD
- AMD FirePro Dx00 Series
- AMD Radeon HD 77xx Series
- INTEL
- Iris
- Nvidia
- Mobile Cards from GT.x 7xxM Series
Tips and tricks
The performance of hardware acceleration depends more on the overall architecture of a computer's components than on pure GPU power, as the main bottleneck often lies in the exchange of data between memory systems.
In some cases, relying solely on the CPU can be faster than using the GPU. Given the current pricing and architecture of personal computers, investing in a high-performance CPU generally offers better returns than a powerful GPU.
For users seeking improved data exchange speeds, the Mac M1 architecture provides a significant boost. On Linux systems, using the official proprietary GPU drivers is recommended, as they are typically more stable and faster than open-source alternatives.
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In case of distorted prints or unwanted bands on the print, this can be due to graphics cards or the driver of graphics cards that is buggy, please try to disable the use of GPU to confirm.
For more tips and tricks, go to the dedicated article.
Limitations
All halftone stochastic modes are supported.
Not supported:
- Contone modes:
- Any RGB printing mode
- Epson HTM based
- Any CMYK8 mode (HP Latex)
- Error diffusion screening
- Rip at 1/2 1/4 1/8 resolution
Info
Please don't hesitate to check our website's supported peripherals public page, which has a specific column dedicated to Hardware Acceleration compatibility.