If a DTF job fails during RIP and Caldera shows an error related to littleCMS, the issue may be caused by missing ICC color-management data in the DTF preset.
Symptoms
- DTF jobs fail during RIP.
- An error appears referencing littleCMS or failure to create a transformation pipeline.
Cause
In the documented case, the DTF preset was missing the ICC portion of the preset configuration. Because the preset did not contain valid ICC color-management data, Caldera could not create the required littleCMS transformation pipeline.
Resolution
- Reimport the DTF preset.
- Confirm that the preset now includes the ICC or color-management section.
- Retry the RIP process and confirm the job completes successfully.
Additional notes
If the littleCMS transformation pipeline error appears, checking the preset’s ICC configuration is a good first troubleshooting step.