Describe an RIP.

Description should include that an RIP

• is the process and the means of turning vector digital information, such as a PostScript file, into a high-resolution raster (bitmap) image, which can be better interpreted by a printer
• offers additional features and functions not found in a standard printer driver
• can be firmware, hardware, or software.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the differences between a RIP and a standard printer driver?
• What types of RIP are used in today’s printing industry?
• What are the steps of the RIP process? What is the result of the conversion?
• What are three image formats compatible with RIP conversion?
• What is possible input data for the raster image?