Ink Density
The amount of ink deposited per unit area during printing. Higher ink density produces more saturated colors but increases dry time and can cause issues like bleeding or slow curing. Ink density is controlled through RIP software settings.
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The percentage of the print area covered by ink. Higher ink coverage means more ink is deposited, resulting in more vivid colors but potentially stiffer hand feel and longer dry times. RIP software allows adjusting ink coverage percentages per channel.
Raster Image Processor software that converts digital designs into printer-ready data. For DTF printing, RIP software controls ink layering, color management, mirroring, and gang sheet layouts. Popular DTF RIP software includes Cadlink Digital Factory, Caldera, Wasatch, and AcroRIP.