In this article, you will find the settings specific to the HandTop HT2512UV printer supported by Caldera Direct-to-X RIP.
To learn more about installing printers, read this article. For presets, read this article.
Printer Specifications
- Inkjet UV flatbed printer
- Printhead: G5S
- Ink Colors: C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, V, W
- Maximum print width: 2,5m x 1,20 m / 1,80 m
Device Configuration
Printer Driver
| Manufacturer | Generic |
| Model | Handtop |
Driver history
New |
Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP v2.5: Support for this printer was added in this version (driver version 2026.3.0). |
Peripherals Configuration
Output method
| Supported | File: print files are generated in a folder. |
| Supported | TCP/IP: print files are directly sent to the controller. |
Output folder
Click the folder icon to select the folder where generated print files are saved.
You can save output files to local folders, removable drives, and network locations. On Windows, network output folders must use mapped drive paths, such as Z:\Images\Output. UNC paths are not yet supported for output folders.
Warning
When using a removable drive or network location, make sure that the output folder remains available while printing.
Print file format
Generated print files are in PRT format.
Preview format
Alongside the print file, the driver generates a separate preview file. This file lets you preview the job and enables the controller to display a thumbnail.
You can choose between:
- BMP
- PNG
- TIFF
Width/Height max size
Set the maximum preview-file size in pixels. The value applies to the longest side of the image, whether width or height.
Cropped preview
Available in CalderaSubmit Sign and DTF Editions.
Enable this option to generate a cropped preview for very long jobs. This makes the preview easier to view without affecting the print output.
Inkset Peripheral
CustomInkset
The driver includes a default inkset, representing the printer’s minimum supported ink configuration.
If your license allows it, you can customize this inkset by adding, removing, or rearranging inks across channels to create a configuration that matches your setup. Click Edit to open the Ink Channel Configuration wizard.
Ink Channel Configuration
Available since CalderaSubmit Sign v2.6.1 and CalderaSubmit DTF and DTG v2.3.x.
The Ink Channel Configuration window allows you to define and verify the mapping between software-defined ink channels and the physical printhead configuration:
- Channel Mapping: Add, remove, or drag inks to match the order of the printer’s physical ink channels. Up to 13 ink slots can be configured. Each slot represents a numbered position and displays the assigned ink with a colored drop and label (for example, C, M, Y, K).
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Ink Order Check: A verification pattern can be printed to confirm that the configured ink order matches the actual printer output. The panel on the right shows the currently selected:
Info
Printing a test target requires an existing device with a preset.
- Printer
- Media
- Preset
- Print test target: Once your device is set up, click this button to generate the ink order check pattern using the active configuration.
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Actions:
- Save: Apply the current ink channel configuration.
- Cancel: Close the window without saving changes.
Possible Error Message
- Ink mismatch: Displays a warning if the inks defined in the preset do not match the current ink configuration. The message specifies the missing slots and indicates which inks will be used to print the verification pattern.
Main Preset Settings
Resolution X/Y
Set the horizontal and vertical resolution of the output print file in DPI.
Colors
Available color modes depend on the inkset configured at the device level.
Passes
Set the number of nozzle passes needed to print a series of images. More passes can improve print quality but increase printing time.
Other settings
You might be interested in reading:
- How to configure a preset?
- How to manage colors in a preset? (Printer Calibration Wizard)