Raster Image Processors; Operating Environment - AGFA SelectSet Avantra Series Operating Manual

Raster Image Processors

Every SelectSet Avantra imagesetter is driven by a raster image
processor (RIP). The RIP performs two functions:
1. It interprets the data generated by applications running on the
front-end computer of your imaging system.
2. It converts this data to a form that can be used by the imagesetter.
The SelectSet Avantra imagesetter can be used with a wide choice of
software and hardware RIPs.
Software RIPs run on standard computer platforms. These stan-
dard platforms can serve other functions when not used as RIPs.
Hardware RIPs are computers running on a dedicated platform
designed to function only as RIPs.

Operating Environment

The SelectSet Avantra imagesetters require a relative humidity of 45%
to 55%, noncondensing. In addition, we recommend that you main-
tain the temperature in the range from 65° to 80°F. For absolute
accuracy, keep the environment at 70°F ±3°. Make sure that your
operating environment meets this requirement.
Some models are equipped with a humidifier that maintains the
relative humidity in the imagesetter drum at 50% ±5%.
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