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Fiery Digital Factory v11.1

A wide-format-specific RIP for high-fidelity colour printing with high-end job management tools, says Simon Eccles

How does it work?
This is Windows 10/11 software. It’s a
queue-based system with a RIP, and driv-
ers available for many output devices.
There are “professional grade” tools for
ICC profiling, colour calibration and con-
trol. The tailored Digital Factory pack-
ages offer specific features, such as
advanced white ink settings for DTF or
3D viewers for layered UV printing.
Version 11.1 introduces a new interface
with clearer navigation and “user-
friendly” controls, said to be easier to
learn and to streamline job setup with
fewer errors – you can still use the old UI
if you prefer.
The Tool Bar is reorganised to present
common functions first, while the Job
List title bar shows status better. Queue
groups can be created by one click with
What does it do? Specifications Launch date and target market? drag and drop population, and can be
This is RIP software specialised for Digital Factory was first released by quickly reordered, with different queues
wide format print and cut, transfer, film Platform Windows CADlink in 2008 and updated regularly. for different media.
and direct-to-garment printing, available 10 or 11 Version 11.1, under Fiery management, There is true shape nesting of multiple
in a choice of configurations tailored for Main functions File was released in October last year. Target complex shapes (such as lettering),
either particular printing ink processes management and markets are direct-to-film/garment, dye- which reduces material use. New icons,
or particular printer brands. It includes job queues, colour sublimation, toner transfers, UV print settings menu, and image scaling make it
easier for operators to see production
job preparation, “high fidelity” colour profiling and man- and print and cut vinyl.
controls and management tools to handle agement, nesting, There are three main packages: Print feedback. For DTF applications, there’s a
new single- pass highlight white under-
production from start to finish. Although RIP output to and Cut Production (full workflows with base control. “This boosts areas of white
devices
the software has been available for about multiple printers); Print and Cut (for a ink in a single pass, eliminating the disad-
16 years in earlier versions, v.11 is the Pricing £995 (Print); single device); and Print (for a single vantage vs. DTG,” says Hughes.
first major update since EFI acquired its £1,395 (Print & Cut) print-only device). They are also available
Canadian developer CADlink in 2022. and £1,995 (Print & in dedicated versions for particular pro-
cesses or printer brands (see full list at What’s the USP?
When Fiery was spun off last year Cut Production); see
CADlink was renamed Fiery Specialty website for full list www.cadlink.com/product/digitalfac- “Custom colour profiling, the widest
Products.Fiery’s own range of RIPs Supported devices tory). range of supported output devices, industry
Hughes says: “For customers without a
include Fiery XF for wide-format, but it See www.cadlink. manufacturer-specific package, Digital leading DTF tools, powerful automation,
stresses that the original CADlink team is com/supportedout- Factory Print, Print and Cut, or Print and and versatility with a variety of markets,”
handling development. puts Cut Production would support their says Hughes.
Vincent Hughes, product marketing device. One of the key features of Digital
manager for Fiery Specialty Products Contact Fiery Factory is to offer specific tools that many How easy is it to learn and use?
Specialty Products
said: “Currently, no technology has been 01462 420222 www. ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions omit. “Very simple” says Hughes. “There are
Customers can select the right package
shared between other Fiery products. cadlink.com based on their needs and price point. For dozens of tutorial videos on our YouTube
Our team has benefited from the addi- example, some of the settings for DTF channel, user groups on Facebook, as well
tion of Fiery team members that pro- may not apply to UV. When you learn as services like Fiery Communities and a
vided feedback and insights to our Digital Factory once, you can apply those soon to be launched Fiery eLearning pro-
continuous development process.” to new markets quickly and easily.” gram.”
“It’s a queue-based system with a RIP, and drivers available for many output devices.”

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