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Cadlink v.11 | DTF Edition | RIP Software

Cadlink v.11 | DTF Edition | RIP Software

Cadlink

Regular price $445.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $445.00 USD
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THE LARGEST NUMBER OF PRINTERS SUPPORTED

Including most widely used Epson® printers as well as many high performance purpose-built printers offered by many Direct to Film resellers.

DESIGN AND AUTOMATION TOOLS YOU’LL USE ON A DAILY BASIS

Dozens of valuable, time-saving features including knock-out tools for automatic black, white or color removal from designs, auto nesting of jobs, barcode support, roll-mode support without the need for additional hardware or software and much more.

ROBUST RASTERIZATION INTERFACE

Applying “ink gaps” within a design has never been easier or more visually pleasing. Transparency based application of rasters provides flexibility to place gaps over the entire image or only on select areas.

WORK WITH VIRTUALLY ANY COMMON FILE FORMAT

Industrial strength .pdf support. Also supports: PNG, SVG, JPG, AI, EPS, BMP, TIF.


HIGH FIDELITY COLOR MANAGEMENT TOOLS

UNIQUE WHITE INK HANDLING

White ink is automatically managed based on transparency within the design.

SINGLE PASS HIGHLIGHT WHITE & UNDERBASE

Unique patent pending technology provides the ability to set different highlight and underbase ink volumes to print in a single pass.

PROFESSIONALLY CREATED COLOR PROFILES AND PRINTMODES

Custom created color profiles supporting the most widely used ink, media and powder suppliers.

CREATE A DTG PRINT EFFECT WITH “NO RASTER” PRINTMODES

Specialized printmodes without rasters included for select printers are able to simulate a DTG look and feel using DTF technology.

SIMPLE COLOR CORRECTION TOOLS

A wide assortment of color correction tools provide the ability to modify existing color profiles to handle changes in ink, media or powder suppliers as required.


ALL THE TOOLS NEEDED TO MAXIMIZE DIRECT TO FILM COLOR QUALITY AND PRODUCTION WORKFLOW

GENERAL RIP AND PRINT FEATURES
  • Windows™ 11 and 10 support (64 bit)
  • Optimized RIP processing speeds
  • Optimized multiple job processing (RIP threading)
  • Reduced multiple copy RIP times. RIP one copy, print many.
  • Start to finish .pdf workflow support
  • Enhanced plug-ins for Corel®, Illustrator® and Photoshop® that send print jobs directly to production queues with automated white underbase when required. No cumbersome job preparation required.
  • Templates support for exact positioning of designs
  • “KnockMeBlackOut”, black removal from design
  • “KnockMeColorOut”, white and other color removal from design
  • Automatic trapping (choke/spread) in queues, including trapping by color plane
  • Simplified navigation; Easy queue menu tabs, page view and job properties
  • Grid option in job preview window
  • Instant access to job information using “mouse-over image”
  • Automated TCPIP port search for easier network printing setup
  • Quick job reprints with save job backup (.jbk file) option
  • Export queues and printer packages
  • Worldwide language support using Unicode
  • 4K Display Support
COLOR MANAGEMENT TOOLS
  • Single pass highlight & underbase printing
  • Single pass highlight & underbase printing
  • Customize ink order (Epson™ based printers only)
  • Preset color profiles for white, black, and colored media of different types
  • High fidelity, ICC compliant color management engine
  • Simple ink volume controls
  • Complete manual color curve controls by image detail (shadows, mid-tones, highlights)
  • Advanced color correction tools interface
  • Easy color adjustments
  • Support for all widely-used color measurement devices
  • High speed printmodes with no quality reduction
PRE-PRODUCTION TOOLS
  • Variable data wizard automatically replaces design elements
  • Visual print preview
  • Raw data preview
  • Multi-copy with spacing controls
  • Cropping, rotation, mirroring, and invert controls of image and job
  • Scale image and job to any size
  • Soft proofing
  • Built-in special effects/filters (distressed, distressed frames, sharpen)
  • Updated Supersize filter functionality for improved image resolution
  • Job color replacement
  • Export template layouts with improved template user interface
  • Image duplication interface
JOB MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING TOOLS
  • Unique, single window visual interface, one central easy to manage hub for all jobs
  • Easy to use queue set-up wizard. Set up production queues quickly and easily
  • Automatic or manual scheduling of jobs
  • Job archiving, history, print status and job logs
  • Job notes
  • Hot folder support
  • Print label support for production directions
  • Bar code support for automated production (Including QR codes)

Wholesale & Discounts

Doing volume and need better pricing?

We can help!

Depending on your needs we have a pricing program for you.  Retail prices are listed on the website.  You'll note that quantity effects the pricing via quantity discounts on our custom printed products, basically, the bigger an order, the bigger the discount.  Here is an example of retail quantity price breaks for custom printed transfers:

 

Custom Printed Transfers

 Total number of Feet of Material Discount
1 0%
2-3 10%
4-5 15%
6-7 20%
8-9 25%
10-11 30%
12+ 33%

 

Craft Packs of Sign Vinyl and Heat Transfer Vinyl follow the same schedule as shown above, however, Craft Sign Vinyl and Heat Transfer Vinyl purchased off the roll follow a slightly different schedule (shown below).

 

Vinyl Off the Roll

 Total number of Feet of Material Discount
1 0%
5 15%
10 20%
15 25%
30 30%
75 33%

 

Wholesale Accounts

We’re happy to provide wholesale pricing to customers purchasing our products to finish goods for sale or for them to resell.  If you provide us with an ST-5 or other forms showing sales tax exemption we will update your account to a tax exempt account.  We also assume that if you can provide us with an ST-5 that you are a legitimate business and we want to partner with you. 

Just for putting an ST-5 on file with us you will automatically be upgraded to a Wholesale Account and receive the 20% Bulk Discount Tier Pricing no matter your order size.

 

Distributor Accounts

Once your account has surpassed $5,000 in total purchases we know your serious and that we work well together... We’ll upgrade your account to Distributor Pricing.  This will provide you with the 33.33% Bulk Discount Tier Pricing no matter your order size if you have an ST-5 on file with us.

 

Contract Pricing

If you have an St-5 on file with us and your monthly volume is consistent and we have a good working relationship, let's talk.  We often partner with volume customers to ensure long-term cooperation.  Requests for contract pricing generally are granted for accounts that exceed $5,000 per month.  We'll send you a Contract with terms customizable to your needs.  Once we are all on the same page regarding what is expected from whom, we'll update your account and your Contract Pricing (typically 50% off Retail Pricing for Transfers -> $11.99 x 50% off = $5.99), will be available when logged into your account on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to us.

 

FAQs

How do I get a Wholesale Account?

Wholesale Accounts are available if you can provide Sales Tax Exemption Forms (like an ST-5) we can set your account up with tax exemptions as well as at a higher discount tier.  Once setup you'll just want to make sure you are logged in when assembling your online order.  You may not see the greater discount on product pages, but you should see the correct pricing in your shopping cart.

How do I place an order?

The fastest way to place an order is via our website.  We've added tons of useful features to help ensure the information you need is available, including real-time inventory, automatic quantity based discounting, individual accounts with order history, wholesale accounts, etc.
If you have a special request, require graphic design, or would like to place an order for custom printed or embroidered goods send us an email with a description of the items you are looking for.  Be sure to include: colors, sizes, quantities, styles, and any artwork.

When will my order be ready?

Orders Placed Online, including: Direct to Film, Vinyl, and Supplies before 2pm EST will be printed and in most cases shipped the same day.  
Orders Placed In-Person, Via Email, or By Phone, including: Custom printed goods, screen printed goods, embroidered goods are generally complete within 7 days of proof approval and payment.

How will I know if my order is complete?

We will send you an email immediately following the completion of your order.  Keep an eye on your email and double check that our message didn't end up in SPAM.

I'm not going to make it before you close, how can I get my order?

Send us a message with your order number, we're happy to leave your order at our front door.

How do I create a gang sheet, upload artwork, export a .png, use software I downloaded from your website?

Our YouTube Channel is packed full of information.  If you can't find what you're looking for there, feel free to schedule some time on our calendar and we'll help in any way we can.

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