Software
Comprehensive software solutions for optimized direct to garment printing.
Getting a perfect print on the garment of your choice is easy with the help of Ricoh’s RIP software. Use ColorGATE Productionserver, included with your RICOH Ri 1000 or RICOH Ri 2000 direct-to-garment printer, for advanced functionality and vibrant, accurate colors. The optional Spark Design Software allows you to personalize your graphics.
ColorGATE
Enjoy industry-leading color management technology with ColorGATE RIP Software.
Vibrant
Enjoy bright, rich color and achieve retail-quality prints that pop! ColorGATE makes it easy to create custom apparel that your customers will love.
AnaRIP
AnaRIP software is intuitive and easy to use. Included with your printer purchase, AnaRIP helps you get started printing as quickly as possible.
Easy
AnaRIP’s default profiles are optimized to provide beautiful results in most printing scenarios. For highly specialized prints, included tools make further custom adjustments a breeze.
Quick
When it comes to DTG printing, all images must be processed and exported as a printer-readable file. AnaRIP is designed for use with your machine and rips images in seconds.
TrueView
Preview your design in true color. AnaRIP TrueView accurately matches colors on your monitor with your shirt color, so you can see how your printed garment will look when it’s complete.
Calculate Ink Cost
AnaRIP accurately measures the amount of ink required and how much it will cost, helping you to set shirt prices more easily.
Kothari Pro RIP
High-performance DTG printing demands high-performance RIP software. Get ultra-optimized color profiles and advanced functionality with Kothari Pro RIP created by industry leader, Kothari Info-Tech.
More Profiles, Less Ink
Get brighter, more accurate colors with Kothari Print Pro’s expanded set of highly optimized print profiles. Kothari Print Pro even helps you save money by reducing ink usage on black garments by up to 44 percent when compared to AnaRIP software.* Utilizing an advanced algorithm based on the garment’s color, the software minimizes waste by more accurately calculating the amount of ink needed to complete your print.
*Ink usage test performed on black t-shirts using a set of standard sample images printed in “White Highlight” mode with default settings.
Advanced Features
Unlock the power of Kothari Pro RIP software with advanced features like RIP image color manipulation, the ability to turn individual colors on and off when testing print settings, and white highlight feature that allows you to print with both white and color in a single pass.
Simple Personalization
Highly intuitive yet powerful user interface allows you to customize graphics. Change shape, adjust size, add text, adjust colors, add texture and more.
AnaRip Integration
The Spark software is custom designed to seamlessly work with the AnaRIP software. Simply press print and the Spark software automatically rips the file for the printer.
Customizable Proposal System
Spark gives users full control over pricing options, customizable to fit your business needs. Get instant quotes by setting your own unit costs, selling prices, discounts, tax rates, etc.
ColorGATE System Requirements
| Specs | ColorGATE Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Recommended Graphics Application | PhotoShop/Illustrator/CorelDraw/Action Illustrated |
| Compatible File Formats | TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, AI, BMP |
| Required Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Pro, Enterprise), Microsoft Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple macOS with Parallels Desktop |
| Installation & Operation | USB port for hardware dongle required; LAN adapter, TCP/IP for network access required, software-based licenses require internet access (the software must connect to license server approximately once per day) |
| Interfaces | Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, FireWire |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-2100 / Athlon II X2 340 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Free Disk Space | 120 GB |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 1024 |
| Recommended Requirements for Using One Printer | |
| CPU | Intel i5-7500 or newer / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or newer |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Free Disk Space | 120 GB SSD |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Recommended Requirements for Using Multiple Printers | |
| CPU | Intel i9-9900K or newer / AMD Ryzen 7 3800X or newer |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Free Disk Space | 512 GB NVME |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
AnaRIP & Kothari Pro RIP System Requirements
| Specs | AnaRIP | Kothari |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended graphics application | PhotoShop/Illustrator/CorelDraw | |
| Compatible file formats | TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, AI, BMP | |
| Required Operating System | Windows 7/8/10, 32- or 64-bit | Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit |
| Minimum processor and memory | PC Based 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM | PC Based Intel i5 or i7 quad core 3.3 GHz, 6GB RAM |
| Computer storage | 2GB hard drive space | Hard Drive with SATA interface and 1TB available space for image storage |
| Minimum monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher | SVGA 1280x1024 |
| Maximum image size | 4200 x 5400 @ 300 dpi | |
Spark System Requirements
| Specs | Spark |
|---|---|
| Required operating system | Windows 7/8/10, 32- or 64-bit |
| Minimum processor and memory | 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM |
| Compatible file formats | TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, AI, BMP |
| Free disk space | 50GB |
| Minimum monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher |
| Maximum image size | 4200 x 5400 @ 300 dpi |