RasterLink7 UPGRADE INFORMATION

Ver.3.2.3.1

Release date: July 25, 2024

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.5 or later.

 

3.      Other tools

Be sure to use the following versions when using this version.

No.

Tool

Version

1

RasterLinkTools

Ver.1.17.0 or later

2

Job Migration Tool

Ver.2.0.2 or later

3

Calibration Tool

Ver.1.1.2 or later

Precautions during setup

From RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0, no device profiles are installed during installation. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

RasterLink7/ MimakiDriver defects and bugs fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When using the color collection function to replace spot color, the special color overprint mode is set to "Simultaneously", and layer printing cannot be performed normally.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.2.3

Target machines: All models supported by RasterLink7 and equipped with special ink

 

Ver.3.2.3

Release date: July 19, 2024

System requirements

4.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

5.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.5 or later.

 

6.      Other tools

Be sure to use the following versions when using this version.

No.

Tool

Version

1

RasterLinkTools

Ver.1.17.0 or later

2

Job Migration Tool

Ver.2.0.2 or later

3

Calibration Tool

Ver.1.1.2 or later

Precautions during setup

From RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0, no device profiles are installed during installation. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

Newly Supported Ink types (Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.5 or later.)

Ink sets that are shown below are now supported.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

Remarks

1

JFX600-2513

6Color+SP

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

2

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

3

JFX600-2531

6Color+SP

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

4

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

Addition/ Improvement of functions (Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.5 or later.)

1.    The following ink sets are now compatible with 2.5D printing.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

Remarks

1

JFX600-2513

4Color+SP

LUS-211 CMYK

ClClWW

 

3

JFX600-2531

4Color+SP

LUS-211 CMYK

ClClWW

 

RasterLink7/ MimakiDriver defects and bugs fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When printing 2.5D with grayscale JPEG file, areas with low density become concave and areas with high density become convex.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: Machines that support 2.5D printing

2

Outlines are blurred when previewing image data.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

3

Favorite settings for white high-density printing are not reflected in jobs that do not print white (color jobs).

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: Machines that support white high-density

4

Favorite setting for the origin setting of the print area is not reflected to job.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: Machines that support print area

 

Ver.3.2.2

Release date: June 28, 2024

System requirements

7.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

8.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.4 or later.

 

9.      Other tools

Be sure to use the following versions when using this version.

No.

Tool

Version

1

RasterLinkTools

Ver.1.17.0 or later

2

Job Migration Tool

Ver.2.0.2 or later

3

Calibration Tool

Ver.1.1.2 or later

Precautions during setup

No device profile is installed during installation starting from RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

Newly Supported Ink types (Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.4 or later.)

The following inks are now supported.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

Remarks

1

UCJV330

4Color

LUS210 CMYK

 

 

2

LUS190 CMYK

 

 

3

6Color

LUS210 CMYK

WW

 

4

LUS190 CMYK

WW

 

Addition/ Improvement of functions

2.    Favorite Jig print setting is added.

-       Jig print on / off setting is now supported on favorite setting.

RasterLink7/ MimakiDriver defects and bugs fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

UI crashed when changing job attributes to 2.5D in specific special ink set for UJF-7151plusII 6C.

RasterLink7

Ver.3.2.0

Target machines: UJF-7151PlusII 6C

2

When two composite jobs of color, white are arranged together, the size of white plate of each job cannot be adjusted individually.

RasterLink7

Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: Special color featured machine

3

Color adjustment or color matching changed when color adjustment or color matching is deleted.

RasterLink7

Ver.3.0.0

4

Special color plate thinning settings will be canceled when composited using speed priority mode.

RasterLink7

Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: Special color featured machine

5

Simultaneous printing of white+color at 1800x1800 resolution cannot be executed.

RasterLink7

Ver.3.0.1 (Mimaki Driver Ver.5.7.1)

Target machines: UJF-7151PlusII

 

Ver.3.2.1.1

Release date: April 4, 2024

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.2 or later.

Precautions during setup

No device profile is installed during installation starting from RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

RasterLink7 defects and bugs fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When "Immediate Print" is executed with "Display print progress" enabled, the message "An error has been detected during Immediate Printing" is displayed and printing fails.

RasterLink7

Ver.3.2.1

Target machines: CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus, CJV330, JV100, JV150, JV300, JV300Plus, JV330, SIJ-320UV, SWJ-320EA, TS100, TS330, TS55, TxF150, TxF300, UCJV300, UCJV330, UJV100, UJV100 Plus, UJV55

 

Ver.3.2.1

Release date: March 29, 2024

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.2 or later.

 

3.      Other tools

Be sure to use the following versions when using this version.

No.

Tool

Version

1

RasterLinkTools

Ver.1.17.0 or later

2

Job Migration Tool

Ver.2.0.2 or later

3

Calibration Tool

Ver.1.1.2 or later

Precautions during setup

No device profile is installed during installation starting from RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

Newly Supported Ink types (Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.2 or later.)

The following inks are now supported.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

Remarks

1

JFX600-2513

4Color

LUS-211 CMYK

-

 

2

4Color+SP

LUS-211 CMYK

ClClWW

2.5D printing not supported

3

UCJV330

4Color

LUS-200 CMYK

 

 

4

6Color

LUS-200 CMYK

WW

 

Newly Supported Resolution (Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.2 or later.)

The following resolution are now supported.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

Resolution

1

JFX600-2513

6Color

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

WW

1200x1200

Addition/ Improvement of functions (Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.2 or later.)

1.    Support for KebabHS

No.

Descriptions

Supported FW Ver.

1

KebabHS is now available as an option for the following models.

[Target machine]

UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-3042MkII EX e, UJF-6042MkIIe, UJF-7151 plusII

UJF-3042MkIIe v3.0,

UJF-3042MkII EX e v3.0,

UJF-6042MkIIe v3.0,

UJF-7151 plusII v3.0

2.    Display of working disk usage

-       It is now possible to display the amount of working disk usage at the top of the main screen.

-       Click [Display] - [Display Usage Disc] on the option screen to switch the display ON/OFF.
(Default value: OFF. Restart RL7 to change the display.)

3.    To improve the accuracy of the time of completion of printing

[Display] - [Improved accuracy of print completion time] has been added to the option screen. By switching ON/OFF, the [Print] and [Final Print Date/Time] displayed in the [Execute Results] field of the properties window and the continuous printing operation change as shown below.

 

[Print] and [Final Print Date/Time]

Continuous printing operation

OFF (default)

Time when data was sent from RasterLink7 to the printer

When the data is transmitted from RasterLink7, the output of the next job is started.

ON

The time it takes for the printer to start printing and finish printing

Start output processing for the next job after printing

[Target machine]

CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus, CJV330, JFX200-2513, JFX200-2513 EX, JFX500-2131, JFX600-2513, JFX600-2531, JV100, JV150, JV300, JV300 Plus, JV330, SIJ-320UV, SWJ-320EA, TS100, TS330, TS55, TxF150, TxF300, UCJV300, UCJV330, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-3042MkII EX e, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-7151 plus, UJF-7151 plusII, UJF-A3MkII, UJF-A3MkII EX, UJV100, UJV100 Plus, UJV55

4.    Other improvements

1)    The [Curve Smoothing Rendering] setting has been added to Quality window. (Default value: ON)

2)    When clicking [Print & Cut Origin Adjust] without selecting the cut line (spot color) in Cut Edit window, this is improved to warn that the cut line is not selected.

Job Migration Tool Ver2.0.2

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

If you try to migrate the job which is color image only created with FineCut, an error "Cannot create the Job." is displayed, and the job cannot be migrated.

Migration Tool

Ver.1.0.0

CalibrationTool Ver1.1.2

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When a favorite is selected, all characters are displayed as [undefined character] in the chart preview screen.

Calibration Tool

Ver.1.1.1

RasterLink7/ MimakiDriver defects and bugs fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

Printing misalign may occur when Origin is set to the center position by using Jig Print printing function and Arrangement function together.

RasterLink7

Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UJF-3042MkII, UJF-A3MkII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-6042MkIIe, UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, JFX200EX, JFX200-2513

2

When setting the display language to Italian, the color adjustment screen layout will distort, and some settings cannot be entered.

RasterLink7

Ver.3.2.0

3

At TS330, it is not possible to arrange the jobs that do not have color replacement settings or jobs that have color replacement set to fluorescent ink.

RasterLink7

Ver.2.3.0

Target machines: TS330 Fp-equipped model

 

Ver.3.2.0

Release date: January 19, 2024

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.9.0 or later.

 

3.      Other tools

Be sure to use the following versions when using this version.

No.

Tool

Version

1

RasterLinkTools

Ver1.16.0 or later

2

Job Migration Tool

Ver2.0.1 or later

 

Precautions during setup

No device profile is installed during installation starting from RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

Addition of cutting devices

Cutting devices that can be linked to registered printers are added.

No.

Series name

Device

1

CG-FX II Plus Series

 

CG-75FX II Plus

2

CG-130 FX II Plus

3

CG-160FX II Plus

 

 

 

 

 

Addition/ Improvement of functions

1.    Ink saving

-       TS330 has been added to the supported models.

-       Ink saving function is enabled even when the color matching method is “Gray balance”.

2.    Environment Backup/ Restore

The function to backup/ restore the RasterLink7 environment has been added. Use this function after re-install the OS, migrate environment to another PC, or create the same environment.

3.    Braille Print: mode addition

1)    Two new modes: [High Speed] mode and [Standard] mode have been added to the Braille printing.

Ÿ  High Speed mode (newly added): accumulates mixture of 4C (CMYK) colors to form braille.

Ÿ  Standard mode (newly added): accumulates clear ink to form braille.

Ÿ  Compliant mode (existing): accumulates clear ink on primer ink to form braille.

2)    Models compatible with [High Speed] and [Standard]

UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-6042MkIIe, UJF-7151plusII

4.    Other improvements

3)    Link banner for the PICT login screen has been added to the top right of main screen.

4)    [Favorite] function: Kebab Edit ON/OFF setting has been added to [Kebab Jig Print].

5)    On [Favorite] screen, the size of the text box will now change according to the screen size change.

6)    The name setting area below has been expanded to make it easier to see.

Color Adjustment Set, Color Matching, File name of device profile, Jig template

7)    When a cutting device is linked to a registered printer, the printer data and cutting device output can now processed in parallel.

8)    New “Spot Color: Lab” color collection can now be added from [Lab Color Chart] screen.

9)    Media width of UCJV330 can now be obtained from SimplePOP.

10)  When the following functions are set, the function names are now displayed on the [Properties] screen.

Step & Repeat, Tiiling, Jig Print

11)  [To print a Clear ink at the recommended density.] setting has been added to the [Print Quality] screen.

-       When the setting is on, printing will be performed at the recommended density listed in the Clear Ink Print Guide.

-       Target machines: JFX200EX(*)

*This setting is only applied for LUS-211 profile selected. For other ink type please set the clear ink density according to the Clear Ink Print Guide.

12)  To improve accuracy during performing pullback printing for UCJV330, the media will now feed out the same amount as the print size and then pulled back before printing starts.

 

RasterLinkTools Ver1.16.0

1.    Creating data for Braille printing: new mode added

1)    [High Speed Mode] and [Standard Mode] have been added to the Braille printing data creation function, in addition to creating Braille that complies with the conventional standard (Compliant Mode).

Job Migration Tool Ver2.0.1

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When job with [Gray Balance] color matching setting is migrated from RasterLink7 to RasterLink7 environment, the color matching setting will be changed to [Deep_Color_Natural].

Migration Tool Ver.2.0.0

2

If preview resolution is set to [High] on the migration destination RasterLink7, migration of jobs with the following settings may fail.

Mono color replacement, Composite, UV settings

Migration Tool Ver1.0.0

 

 

 

CalibrationTool Ver1.1.1

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

Depending on the state of PC, error message “Creation of reference data failed.” may be displayed when saving result to file after measuring chart color using “Create basis color”.

Calibration Tool Ver.1.0.0

 

 

RasterLink7/ MimakiDriver defects and bugs fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

Error will occur and cut will not be executed for image that contain object with [Fill] set to “None” in the color settings and [Line] as the special color for cutting in the RasterLink7.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: Print and cut machines, and cutting devices

2

Watermark print image data created by RasterLinkTools fails to be read without error being displayed when registered UCJV330 does not have clear ink.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

Target machines: UCJV330 (machine without clear ink)

3

Sometimes exception error message is displayed when displaying logs for RasterLink7 and the application terminate incorrectly when [Exit] button is pressed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

4

Error dialog is displayed when work folder is changed, and when OK button is clicked, RasterLink7 terminates incorrectly, and work folder will not be changed.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

5

When loading the image data of the same size as the table and enlarged in the preview of the general print screen, the image is displayed with the rear end of the table out.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

Target machines: Flatbed models

6

Contents of right-clicked menu are displayed with all contents disable after job duplicate is done by using right click menu on the job list screen.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

7

When print & cut job is set to auto cut, the last cut location is the location moved from the last line by the size of the image data feed direction.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: CJV330

8

The following phenomenon may occur irregularly during printing

Ÿ  Printing does not start

Ÿ  Printing stop irregularly

Ÿ  Connection error occur

Ÿ  Error is displayed on the printer panel and print cannot be executed

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.1

9

RasterLink7 may terminate unexpectedly during executing job restore if the backup source and restore destination printer is the same model/ color set, but the ink type is different.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

10

Cut tool parameter’s upper and lower limit is set to print & cut machine setting when cut device output is selected during print & cut machine is linked to cut device.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

Target machines: Print and cut machines that are linked to cut devices

11

Restore job file that is backed up with RasterLink7 v3.1.0 or later. Select the job and go to General Print menu. After that, RasterLink7 will exits incorrectly when moving to other menu.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

12

It is not possible to install multiple device profiles with different default pass, print direction, halftones, and number of overprints for the same model/ ink set/ resolution/ media.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

13

Printing without RIP such as “Print Only” or “Cut Only” to another printer cannot be executed during RIP & Printing.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.2.0

14

On German language OS, at [General Print] screen, the numerical input for [Layout] setting is not displayed, and values cannot be entered.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0

 

Ver.3.1.1

Release date: November 17, 2023

System requirements

1.    OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.    Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.8.0 or later.

New Features

1.      Install PICT Up using RasterLink7 installer

PICT Up can now be installed using RasterLink7 installer. After RasterLink7 installation process is completed, PICT installation suggestion will be displayed. Press [Yes] to start the installation.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

RL7 will close unexpectedly when calibration settings on the job print condition button is clicked after performing calibration with the RL7 calibration tool.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.1

 

Ver.3.1.0

Release date: October 23, 2023

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.8.0 or later.

 

3.      RasterLinkTools / FineCut9

When creating data for new functions/models with RasterLinkTools/FineCut9, be sure to use the following versions.

RasterLinkTools

Ver1.15.0

FineCut9

Ver3.0.0

 

Precautions during setup

From RasterLink7 Version 3.1.0, no device profile is installed during installation. After installation, start Profile Manager and install the required device profile.

The Profile Manager is new from this version. Refer the Profile Manager Reference Guide.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

UCJV330

4Color

LUS-170 CMYK

LUS-175 CMYK

-

8Color

LUS-170 CMYK

LUS-175 CMYK

ClClWW

LUS-170 CMYKLcLm

LUS-175 CMYKLcLm

WW

UJV100 Plus

4Color

LUS-170 CMYK

LUS-190 CMYK

LUS-210 CMYK

-

 

8Color

LUS-170 CMYK

LUS-190 CMYK

LUS-210 CMYK

WW, ClClWW

JFX200-2513

4Color

LH-100 CMYK

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

LUS-200 CMYK

-

4Color+SP

LH-100 CMYK

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

WW,

ClClWW,

ClPWW

LUS-200 CMYK

WW

LUS-350 CMYK

WW, ClClWW

6Color+SP

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

-

JFX500-2131

4Color+SP

LH-100 CMYK

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

LUS-350 CMYK

-

6Color+SP

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

Newly and Improved functions

1.      Watermark printing

By shining light from the back, print whose lower layer data stands out like a watermark can be executed. Refer to the “UCJV300/UCJV330 Multilayer Printing Guide” for details.

Supported printers are as follows.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color set

1

UCJV330

8Color

LUS-170

LUS-175

ClClWW

 

2.      Multilayer printing preview function

At preview of the [Composition] screen, for the multilayer printing job created with RasterLinkTools and loaded by outputting it to the Hot folder, the following previews have been added.

·         Day & Night(4 layers) and watermark printing (3 layers): Preview presence/absence of backlight

·         5 layers printing: Preview front and back

    Supported printer: UCJV330

 

3.      Vertical type machine 2.5D printing

For the first time, the vertical type machine supports the 2.5D printing supported by the flat UV machine. The data creation method is the same as that of the flat UV machine. For details, refer to "2.5 D Texture Maker Guide".

Supported printers are as follows.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color set

1

UCJV330

8Color

LUS-170

LUS-175

ClClWW

 

4.      Auto deskew

UJV100Plus supports the pull-back printing. The media may be tilted back at the time of pull-back print. To compensate for this, a register mark for tilt correction is printed on the first print, and this is read on and after the second print, and the image along the tilt is output. This can be set in the [General Print] and [Composition] screens.

Supported printer: UJV100Plus

 

5.      Overlap printing using UJV100Plus special ink

UJV100Plus supports the pull-back printing as described above, and uses it to realize multi-layer printing that cannot be executed using special color overlapping printing. Refer to the “UJV100Plus White and Clear Printing Guide” for details on multilayer printing.

Supported printer: UJV100Plus

 

6.      New Profile Manager

1)    The Profile Update function has been integrated into the Profile Manager to improve convenience.

·         Profile download operability and search time/download time have been improved.

2)    You can install a profile during RL7 startup and use the profile immediately.

3)    The following functions have been added to make it easier to select a profile suitable for your media.

·         "Optimal profile download" function that automatically downloads the optimum profile by printing a chart and measuring it.

Target models: JV100, JV330, CJV330, TS100, TS330

·         "Test Print" function, which enables you to output and compare a single image using multiple device profiles at one time.

4)    "User device profile" creation function has been added to customize existing device profiles. Based on the existing Device profile, you can adjust the color and set the media name to new and save and use it as a file in the new format called "User device profile".

 

7.      Layout preview

Layout preview was added to the right of the main window.

 

8.      Ink Consumption Estimation

A function has been added to estimate ink consumption before printing.

 

9.      Ink saving

A function to reduce ink consumption compared to using the same device profile as it has been added.

Set from [Quality]-[Print Quality].

 

10.   Cut device support

You can now output directly from RasterLink 7 to the supported cut device.

Supported cut devices: CG-60A, CG-100AR, CG-130AR

 

11.   Lab color chart

You can create and print color charts based on Lab values. The basic creation procedure is the same as for a special color chart.

 

12.   Behavior setting of [Execute jobs] button on each function screen

Operation when clicking the [Execute jobs] button on the [General Print], [Tiling], and [Step & Repeat] function screens can be set.

·         As before, you can also execute the operation with the previous setting.

·         This can be set for each registered printer.

 

13.   Copy/Variable Print Arrangement

When setting the number of copies of [General Print] and selecting “Block move”, and selecting [Variable Edit], jobs can be overlapped (negative values can be entered when you specify the margins.

 

14.   Start of MimakiRemoteAccess

MimakiRemoteAccess can be started from the [Tool] menu in RasterLink7.

 

15.   XY Slitter  Supported Arrangement, Multi page data and Tiling

XY Slitter can be used for the following jobs: Arrangement, Multi page data, Tiling

Supported printer: JV330, CJV330, UCJV330

 

16.   JFX600 preview improvement

When outputting a multi-page job in JFX600, a preview of each page can be displayed in the main unit panel application.

Supported printer: JFX600

 

17.   Output White and Clear ink to the same layer by color replacement

For the following models, when specifying the special color inks (White, Clear, and Primer) simultaneously by color replacement, the data was previously output separately for each feature, but now the data can be output at the same layer.

Supported printer: JFX200EX, JFX200, JFX500, JFX600, UJF-7151plusII

 

18.   Slight improvement

1)    The "Last Cut Date" field has been added to the job list so that sorting can be executed based on it. It is hidden by default setting. You can set it in the pop-up menu displayed by right-clicking the header of the list.

2)    The following improvements have been made to the ink remaining level on the main screen. These are displayed when "Notify ink shortage" is ON on the option screen.

·         It draws a line at the specified ink remaining level.

·         It displays the ink name in red for ink whose remaining level is less than the specified ink remaining level.

 

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

The remaining ink level may not be warned at the time of ink end when a model does

not support UISS.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

Target machines: Non-UISS compatible model supported by RasterLink 7

2

If you connect a printer and try to print a multi-page job with [Immediate Print], printing seems to be finished on the UI, but it is not actually printed.

Print can be executed in [RIP and Print]

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

3

The lower part of the image may be missing in the [Print progress] tab.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: Models that support [Print progress]

4

When clicking [Apply] button while the cut pass is not selected on the [Cut Edit] screen, RasterLink7 exits incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

5

If there are two or more types of cut passes in a cut job and you execute [Print & Cut origin adjustment], RIP will stop at 0%.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: Printing and cutting machines

6

When selecting a job of 4-layer or 5-layer printing, display the [Favorite] screen, and apply [Layer] to the job, RasterLink7 exits incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: UCJV300 8Color(ClClWW/WW)

7

If you set [Save Job results] to on optionally and set [Delete Job after print] to on in the [Execute] screen, the result of the print will not be saved to the file.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

8

Printing thin solid or gradient printing using a single white ink unit produces a particulate sensation in the following models.

Mimaki Driver

v5.5.2,

v5.5.3, v5.6.0~5.6.7

Target machines: UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-6042MkIIe, UJF-3042MkII Ex e

9

When selecting [Output RasterLink] from FineCut, various specified cut conditions are not reflected in RasterLink7.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: Printing and cutting machines

10

Despite changing print conditions, such as image size and profile, ink consumption values calculated under previous conditions continue to be displayed on the property screen.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

11

If an attempt is made to read a file with a name containing "%" via the Hot Folder, RasterLink7 may exit incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

12

Output of an image created with a letter size (11 x 8.5 inch) will be printed 90 degrees rotated, even if not specified by the user.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

13

When [Print progress] is displayed in Step & Repeat printing, completion is not displayed even if printing is finished.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.1

Target machines: All models compatible with print status display

14

Display the [Print progress] and select [Delete Job after print]. After printing is completed, select [Minimize] → [Maximize] on the screen and RasterLink7 exits incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: All models compatible with print status display

15

When selecting [Save Job results] optionally, data is output to JFX600 and saved as normal completion even if you clear the data or cancel the job during printing.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: JFX600

16

When setting a value in [Special plate] on the Favorites screen, it is not saved.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: Model with the special color set

17

When creating the special plate of an image with an object with RGB=[255,255,255] (RGB white) by specifying "Valid Pixel" in the [Special plate] function, a special ink may be discharged into the white object portion of the original image with RGB.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.2.0

Target machines: Models mounted special ink

18

When applying from Color collection in the [Color replacement] screen, the "Apply profile ink limit" setting is not applied.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

19

When creating an ID cut job with [Fill around the registration marks] set to "ON" in FineCut and load it into RasterLink 7, the area that should not be filled in is filled up.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

20

Setting [Special color size correction] in the [Layer] screen and [Edge Optimizer] in the [Quality] screen simultaneously for jobs created in [Special plate] causes RIP processing to stop halfway.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: Edge Optimizer compatible models

21

When a job is loaded via the Hot folder with the Color Collection automatic application turned on, if color replacement is applied to the white mono color, the overlay printing order of the layers becomes [Simultaneously]. Since [Simultaneously] is not supported for the target model, an error occurs when outputting.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

Target machines: UJF series

22

At JFX600, the number of overprints can be specified more than the specified 4 times.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: JFX600

23

When checking like [Reverse] or [Retract after print] without selecting a job in the [Composition] screen, RasterLink7 exits incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

24

Enable [Tiling], divide the screen into multiple panels, and return to the [Properties] screen with displaying the screens without first panel in the [Layout] screen. Then, select another job and RasterLink7 exits incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

25

If commas (,) or \ are used as the name of the spot color, only the part preceding the position of the character is displayed in the [Color replacement] screen.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

26

When setting the value in [Deskew] in the [General Print] screen on the flat machine. Then, set the number of copies with [Register Mark] ON, and click the [Optimization] button, extra blanks are placed.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.5.0

Target machines: Flat machine

27

When the FOTOBA mark is applied, black ink is calculated too much at the time of ink consumption calculation.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

28

When executing the Emboss print function of clear with a flat UV machine, the calculated ink consumption is the same as when it is not Emboss print.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

Target machines: Flat UV machine

29

Emboss print setting of the clear ink in JFX600 has a setting [Additional UV irradiation] which is not specified in the specification.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: JFX600

30

When using XY Slitter in [Variable Edit], if you turn off the printing of the first data of variable print data and RIP it, an error will occur.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

Target machines: XY Slitter compatible machine

31

In JFX600, the device profile of 600x600VD can be set and printed for the job of Clear Emboss print. At the main unit specification, Emboss printing is not possible with 600x600VD.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: JFX600

 

Ver.3.0.2

Release date: August 22, 2023

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.7.2 or later.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

TxF300

8Color

PHT50 CMYK

WW

 

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

The jig print does not position the job as the jig number.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: Model capable of jig printing supported by Raster Link 7

2

In UJV55 (6Color+1), white ink is not output even when white is used for single color replacement or plate generation.

Mimaki Driver Ver5.6.6

Target machines: UJV55 (mounted white ink)

3

If "Save execution result to a file" is enabled, job names containing double-byte characters are garbled and saved in files.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

4

When replacing the spot color "RawWhite" by color collection in TxF150 (special color set WWWW), only two of the four white slots are used for output.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.9.0

Target machines: TxF150 (special color set WWWW)

 

Ver.3.0.1

Release date: July 18, 2023

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

It is not applicable to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.7.1 or later.

 

Newly Supported Ink types

The following ink have been added to UJF-7151 plusII.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

UJF-7151 plusII

6Color+SP

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

WW

UJF-7151 plusII with 6ColorWW come with following features.

No.

Feature

Support

Remarks

1

White recommend density

 

2

Color gloss

 

3

2.5D print

High-speed mode only

4

Braille print

Because there is no clear ink

 

Newly Supported Output Settings

The following output settings have been added to JFX600.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color inks

Resolution

1

JFX600

 

4Color

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

LH-100 CMYK

-

1200x1200VD

2

4Color+SP

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

LH-100 CMYK

ClPWW

1200x1200VD

3

6Color+SP

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

WW

1200x1200VD

 

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

For CMYK which contain a small number in the image data, it is not possible to automatically replace the color using color collection.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

2

RasterLink 7 exits incorrectly at the following situation.

Enable [Display print progress] and print the job whose [Arrange in the Center] is ON. Then, delete the job by manually after the print completion.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: JV300, JV150, CJV300, CJV150, UCJV300, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus, JV100, TS100, JV330, CJV330, TS330

3

When enabling [Display print progress] and executing the printing after setting [Delete Job after print] to ON, RasterLink7 exits incorrectly at the time of job deletion after completion of printing.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

Target machines: JV300, JV150, CJV300, CJV150, UCJV300, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus, JV100, TS100, JV330, CJV330, TS330

4

During Mimaki driver update, RasterLink7 does not start if you cancel the installation.

Mimaki Driver Ver5.0.0

5

In the case of the combination of CJV150, RasterLink 7, and Driver Version 5.7.0, abnormal discharge occurs in the specified data.

Mimaki Driver Ver5.7.0

Target machines: JV300, JV150, CJV300, CJV150

6

Add register marks to the print & cut job, set the number of copies to 2 or more, and execute print & cut.

If you change the number of copies of the same job to 1 and execute print & cut again, a register mark detection error occurs due to trying to detect the register marks of the second job that do not exist when cutting.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

 

Target machines: All print & cut models supported by RasterLink7

 

7

Register a device profile containing more than one calibration information as a favorite with setting of calibration information = "Used ".

Even if you apply this favorite and input the image data, the calibration

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

8

When loading the image data with PANTONE or DIC of Lab spot color applied from Illustrator swatch into RasterLink7, the patch color on the color replacement screen is displayed in gray.

However, Lab spot colors can be printed with color replacement.

RasterLink7 Ver.3.0.0

 

Ver.3.0.0

Release date: April 28, 2023

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.7.0 or later.

 

Important

The following environments are not supported from this version.

1)    Windows 8.1(32bit/64bit)

2)    Windows 10(32bit)

Operation in the above OS is as follows.

No.

Operation

Operation

1

New installation of Ver. 3.0.0

Messages are displayed at run time and cannot be installed.

2

Upgrade using the Version 3.0.0 installer

Messages are displayed at run time and cannot be upgraded.

3

Upgrading using program updates and announcement function

Updater after Ver. 3.0.0 is not displayed.

These are also not supported as client OS. But the use of client OS is not prohibited.

RasterLink7 Ver. 2.9.0 is the final version of support for Windows 8.1 and 32 bits.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

JFX200-2513EX

4Color+SP

LUS-350 CMYK

ClClWW

WWWW

LUS-150 CMYK

ClClWW

WWWW

ClPWW

LUS-120 CMYK

ClClWW

WWWW

ClPWW

LH-100 CMYK

ClClWW

WWWW

ClPWW

6Color+SP

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

Newly Supported Ink types

1.      LUS-210 ink can be used by UJV55.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

UJV55

4Color

LUS-210 CMYK

-

 

Improved functions

1.      PANTONE color

1)    The PANTONE color collection has been updated to v5.

224 new colors of PANTONE have been added.

2.      Updated RIP engine

1)    The HHR version has been updated to 13.2R0

The RIP setting has been improved so that curve is smoother.

→The error details of RIP processing are displayed in the log.

Job cannot be printed correctly because of “multiplication” of the transparent effect to the object with the special color name has been corrected.

→The error details of RIP processing are displayed in the log.

In addition, stability of RIP processing has been improved.

3.      Copy of multi-page PDF

1)     You can specify the number of copies for the jobs of multi-page PDF on the normal print screen.

4.      Preview of drawing status display

1)    The progress display in the drawing status display has been improved from the progress bar to the print image display.

5.      Application of printing conditions

1)    You can set print conditions including color adjustments to all jobs that are selected.

6.      Change of maximum jobs number that can be arranged

1)    The maximum number of jobs that can be arranged has been changed from 30 to 100.

7.      UJF-7151 II 2.5D printing support

1)    2.5D printing has been supported for UJF-7151Plus II with following ink sets.

No.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

1

UJF-7151PlusII

4Color+SP

LH-100 CMYK

ClPWW

2

LUS-120 CMYK

ClPWW

3

6Color+SP

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

WCl

4

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

WCl

 

8.      Warning display of remaining ink level

1)    Threshold of the warning for the remaining ink level can be specified at the option screen

Initial values differ by model, and the optimum values has been set.

9.      Operation improvement

1)    When you focus on the numeric input area, the numeric values become all-selected state so that the value can be changed without pressing the delete key.

2)    Pull-down menu will be displayed by clicking on any area of combo box.

10.   Language support for the variable print

1)    The following languages have been supported.

→Swedish, Finnish, Danish, and Norwegian

11.   Creation of special color plate “Valid to non-background” addition

1)    "Valid to non-background" has been added to the specification of the special color area. When enabling this setting and create a special color plate, the special color is output not only to the " Effective pixel " area but also to the objects under the following conditions.

Condition: Vector data. Color of paint/line: CMYK = 0% (in CMYK color mode), RGB = 255 (in RGB mode)

12.   JFX600 functional improvement

1)    Improvement for saving execution result file

→When enabling the saving function of the execution result file and setting RL7 and MPC as the following settings, the actual start/end time of printing is saved in the result file.

[Setting Conditions]

a)    At [Printer Management] in RL7, “Ethernet” is selected to the output port of JFX600.

b)    “HotFolder” in MPC is specified in “Destination folder selection” of RL7.

c)    [QUICK MENU]-[Continuous Print] in MPC is set to ON.

If the result file save function is enabled for all models, including the JFX600, the job is displayed in the job queue until the actual print is complete.

2)    Work change is executed for each in a job where multiple panels are arranged

→When outputting a job separated into two or more panels, the JFX600 automatically becomes local mode when each panel is printed out, enabling work replacement. This function is always executed.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When entering image data that contains a large number of path objects with special color, you may not be able to enter it due to an error.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

2

For a Job which variable print is set, plate creation cannot be executed even if the variable print is canceled.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

3

Attempting to print a 2.5D job created with RasterLinkTools causes an error and cannot be printed.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

Target machines: JFX600

4

When multi-page PDF is loaded and jig layout is edited, only a specific page is displayed in the preview.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: All models that can perform jig layout editing

5

When the total name length which jobs are grouped by arranging/compositing exceeds one-byte 1400 (double-byte 700) characters, progress will not be displayed on the log screen at output.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

6

Color replacement is not possible for a specific CMYK value included a decimal point in the input value.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

7

When setting “Print white at higher density” to ON for a print & cut job, an error occurs, and printing cannot be executed.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

Target machines: Model that supports high-density while printing

8

When specifying two layers print using white and color to be printed in one feed and then turning on “Print white at higher density”, an error is displayed, and the layering order is changed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.2.0

Target machines: Flat machines compatible with “Print white at higher density”

9

In FineCut9 Version 2.4 or later, when the data which fills around the register marks is output with RL, the shape and position of the register marks are different from the settings in the preview of Rasterlink7.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

10

In PDF file saved with office products, print preview and print results are different

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

11

In PDF whose CMYK and RGB images created in Design are mixed is executed RIP with Color matching OFF or gray balance, the color of the RGB image reverses.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

12

The displayed output size is different between RasterLink7 and MPC

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

 

Target machines: JFX600

 

 

Ver.2.9.0

Release date: March 16, 2023

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.9 or later.

 

Important

    Support of Microsoft Windows 8.1 was terminated on January 10, 2023.

    In accordance with this, support for the 32-bit version of RasterLink7 and the Mimaki Driver, and Windows 8.1 will be terminated.

    This version is a final version which can be operated with 32-bit version and Windows 8.1.

    In subsequent releases, we will provide a version which can only be operated with 64-bit version and Windows 10 or later.

    To use the latest version, we recommend replacing a PC with a PC that Windows 11/Windows 10(64bit) can be operated.

 

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

TxF150-75

4Color+SP

PHT50 CMYK

WWWW

 

Improved functions

1.      Edge optimization

1)    The initial value of edge optimization for UJF-7151 Plus II 1800x1800 VD has been changed.

Before change: OFF

After change: Level 4

2.      Changing the display method of the folder selection dialog

1)    The folder selection dialog for the following has been changed from the old table method to the new display method.

Saving the execution result file

→Setting of working folders

3.      Special color plate creation

1)    "Valid to non background" setting has been added to the specification of the special color area.An object whose image data format is EPS, PS, or PDF and whose color (including white) is specified in the data part is created as a special color plate.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When outputting the print & cut data from FineCut to RL, an error may occur and make manual input impossible.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

2

The special color plate preview of a job which the following setting is set is not correct.

- Cut special color "CutContour"

- Braille special color "MmkBraille_JIS"

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-6042MkIIe,

UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-3042MkII Ex, UJF-3042MkII Ex e

3

If you check the white high density printing for the composite job (output once: only color→white order), display an another screen, and then display the setting screen again, the white high density printing check will be unchecked.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.8.0

Target machines: UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-6042MkIIe,

UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-3042MkII Ex, UJF-3042MkII Ex e, UJV55

4

When a composite job and Y resolution other than 600 dpi are selected, the X-cutter guideline printing is done with width that differs from the setting.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

Target machines: JV330, CJV330

5

When creating a special color plate from a print & cut job, a warning message may be displayed even under printable conditions.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.2.0

Target machines: Printers that RasterLink7 supports, and a special color installed condition is used.

6

When restarting RasterLink7 while the job with the “drying wait time per scan” set exists at the top of the job list, the error dialog box “Please restart RasterLink7” appears and RL7 may not be able to start. (Occurrence is depending on the processing performance of the PC)

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: Model that the drying time for each scan can be set

7

Even if you connect a printer using USB/Ethernet computer and select the model and ink on the printer registration screen, no valid printer is detected, and the printer cannot be registered.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: CJV150, CJV300, JV300, CJV300Plus CJV150, CJV300, JV300, CJV300Plus

Inkset: ES3 CMYKLcLm

 

Ver.2.8.0

Release date: December 26, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.8 or later.

Newly functions

1.      Addition of XY slitter function.

1)    [Y Slit] = [None] and [Slit afterwards] can be used together.

2)    [Automatic mark offset setting] button has been added.

Click to arrange the image data in the center of the media automatically.

2.      Job list sort

1)      Jobs in the job list can be sorted by [Date] and [Last Print Date].

Improved functions

1.      Improvement of color chart character size

1)      The character size of the patch density which printed on the patch of the color chart can be changed to match the patch interval. When increasing the spacing (height), the characters are increased automatically.

2.      Improvement of [Select file name to print] dialogue

1)      Folder reference speed when entering the image data after displaying [Select file name to print] dialogue from [File]>[Open] menus has been improved. In particular, the network reference performance has been improved. In accordance with this improvement, configuration has been changed so that you select the printer name / favorite setting after selecting the image data file.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

An error occurs when printing by a model equipped orange ink and a metallic color profile is selected

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: CJV150, CJV300Plus

2

When setting [Step & Repeat] and print, printing speed slows down.

MimakiDriverVer. 5.6.6

3

When combining [RIP and Print] and [Tiling], the left edge of the second and subsequent tiles may be cut off by several centimeters.

MimakiDriverVer. 5.6.2

Target machines: JV330, CJV330, TS330

4

At MkII and MkIIe, discharged result has changed only specific data.

Supplement

·         The MkIIe white VD curve was different from that of MkII.

·         The MkIIe white VD curve was changed to the same VD curve as that of MkII.

·         Even when you use Mimaki DriverVer 5.5.2 to 5.6.7, there is no difference in discharge results when white concentration is 100%.

MimakiDriverVer. 5.5.2

Target machines: UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-6042MkIIe, UJF-3042MkII Ex e

5

JFX600 which mounted LUS-120 four colors are not displayed on the printer registration screen, and the printer cannot be registered.

MimakiDriverVer. 5.6.6

Target machines: JFX600

6

The layer output icon is not displayed on the thumbnail image during 2.5D printing/ composite printing.

MimakiDriverVer. 5.6.6

Target machines: JFX600

7

When combining the pre-print margin and [Step & Repeat], a portion of the printing area is output without printing.

MimakiDriverVer.5.6.6

8

Setting 90°/270° rotation after setting scale in [Tiling] screen may result that scale is executed with the scale values that are smaller than the originally set values.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

9

The version displayed on the program and function screen is incorrect.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.1

10

At the preview screen of the job migrated from RasterLink6plus, label settings are not reflected.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.4.0

11

When using a user-created color adjustment file and a standard color adjustment file alternately, you may not be able to press the delete button when you select a user-created color adjustment file.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

12

Even if you change the working folder, no message is displayed, and you cannot change the working folder.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

13

When printing a guideline for a job with an XY slitter condition set and execution count is set two or more, the guideline will also print as many times as execution count.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

Target machines: JV330, CJV330

14

When locking the job immediately after setting [Delete Job after print] and print the job, the job may not be deleted.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

15

When overwriting the device profile of the same output setting and install, "Standard" in [Color Adjustment Set] is displayed two or more.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

16

When selecting a job in the Job List and select a blank from the right-click menu, RasterLink7 terminates incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

 

17

When setting [Step & Repeat] to a composite job and printing, a few pixels at the top of the image is not printed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

18

When pressing the “data clear” on the printer while printing with the USB connection, the log of print error is displayed, however information about the “data clear” is not displayed in the log.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

19

When using standard user account and trying to set up a working folder in a folder that can only be accessed by an administrator, RasterLink7 terminates incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

20

In the 2.5D printing setting, profile may be changed to the 2.5D profile which is for another inkset when changing the grayscale image attributes to 2.5D and the standard mode.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: JFX600

21

When setting the pre/post print margin setting for [Tiling] jobs, it is not reflected to the preview.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

22

When unchecking [Keep aspect ratio] check box for [Tiling] jobs, preview may be displayed with the layout shifted.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

 

Ver.2.7.1

Release date: August 18, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.7 or later.

Improved functions

1.      JFX600 Primer recommended density

1)    The primer recommended density has been supported at LH-100 and LUS-120 in JFX600.

   Supported model: JFX600

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

RasterLink7 terminates incorrectly or becomes unstable for operation when enabling the white ink at higher density printing in a composited job.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.7.0

Target machines:

UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII,

UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-3042MkII EX e, UJF-6042MkIIe,

UJF-7151Plus

 

Ver.2.7.0

Release date: October 3, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.6 or later.

 

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

SWJ-320EA

4Color

CS200 CMYK

-

CS100 CMYK

-

SIJ-320UV

4Color

LU-125 CMYK

-

LUS-120 CMYK

-

UJV55

4Color

LUS-120 CMYK

-

6Color+1

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

White

TS55

4Color

Sublimation ink 610 BMYK

-

6Color

Sublimation ink 610 BMYKLbLm

-

7Color

Sublimation ink 610 BMYKLbLmlk

-

8Color

Sublimation ink 610 BMYKLbLmlk

Fluorescent pink,

Fluorescent yellow

Newly Supported Ink types

1.      LH-100 ink can be used at the JFX600.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink set

Remarks

JFX600

4Color

LH-100 CMYK

-

MPC Version 2.5.0 or later

6Color+SP

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

WW

4Color+SP

LH-100 CMYK

W, Cl, P

2.      UJF-3042 MkII e special color set was added.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink set

Remarks

UJF-3042 MkII

6Color

LUS-200

W, CL

FW Ver2.3 or later

W, P

Cl, P

 

Newly functions

1.      Twin-roll Printing (RL6Plus compatible)

1)      Twin-roll printing function was supported.

Supported model: SWJ-320EA, SIJ-320UV, UJV55

2.      Create Swatch File (RL6Plus compatible)

1)      The function to create as swatch file on the color collection screen has been added.

3.      Device Adjustment (RL6Plus compatible)

1)      A function to output device adjustment values such as heater temperature to the printer has been added.

4.      Ink Consumption Warning

1)      A function to compare the ink consumption with the ink remaining amount only when there is data executed RIP, and display the warning when remaining ink is insufficient has been added.

5.      Edge optimization

1)      Edge optimization settings have been added to the following models.

UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-6042MkIIe, and UJF-3042MkII Ex e

Improved functions

1.      Addition of [RL6Plus compatible] mode to the option setting

1)      When enabling [RL6Plus compatible], composition job whose composite condition is same as RL6Plus will be created, and composition processing will be executed in the order of overlapping printing.

2.         Change of maximum job number

1)        Up to 1000 jobs can be entered by setting the option screen. (Initial value: 200 jobs)

3.         UV illumination setting

1)        The UV illumination setting screen was added so that the UV illumination can be changed in UCJV300 and UJV100.

4.         Standard user account support

1)        You can use RL7 with the standard user account. (Refer to the manual for limitations)

5.         Shortcut display on the tool tip of the function icon

1)        Shortcut information has been added to the tooltip of the function icon.

6.         Version notation change

1)        The product version has been described in <Notes> and <Comments> of Windows OS [Programs and Features].

7.         Time reduction to display a screen

1)        The time required for selecting a function icon to display the screen has been shortened.

8.         Combination of [Step & Repeat] and color pattern setting

1)        The combination of [Step & Repeat] and color pattern setting can be set.

2)        Misalignment of preview image with print results of vertical 2 and horizontal 2 of [Step & Repeat] has been improved.

9.         JV/CJV330 Countermeasures to prevent register mark register mark misdetection of XY slitter

1)        Minimum value of margin (feed) of [Normal] has been changed from 52 mm to 62 mm to prevent register mark misdetection (Use with FW Ver. 2.1 or later.)

10.     Usability improvement of Ethernet-connected printers

1)        In the environment where DHCP server/AutoIP are used, even if the IP address of the printer is changed, the printer can be connected to the printer without updating the information on the printer registration screen.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

If you save a large amount of image data files with large file sizes to hot folders, errors may occur when the image data files are entered.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

2

When composing “Jig Print” and “Arrange” for a job whose order has been changed by a function of [Top] / [Bottom] of [Job List], output position may be shifted.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.4.0

Target machines: UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, UJF-30/60/A3MkII, UJF-30/60MkIIe,

JFX600

3

When the print length of one image data exceeds a certain size, abnormal output may occur in the middle.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: JV100, UCJV100, TS100, UCJV300, JV300, CJV150, JV300, JV150, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus, JV330, CJV330

4

When inputting the image data with the Illustrator trim mark, the display of the input profile on the property screen become blank.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

5

UV illuminance of the color job cannot be changed.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: UJF-7151PlusII

6

When applying a condition from favorite to a composited or arranged job, it may return to the original print condition.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

7

When you select a different color adjustment file while editing a color adjustment, settings you are editing returns to its original settings.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

8

When using trimming, application may be forcibly closed depending on the trimming size.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

9

When restoring a job backed up in RL7Ver. 2.4.0, the jig placement print icon may gray out and cannot be selected.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.4.0

Target machines: UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, UJF-30/60/A3MkII, UJF-30/60MkIIe,

JFX600

10

In the tiling printing, when arranging the tiles whose horizontal size are different with [Arrange in the Center], the largest tiles are arranged in the center as a reference and the other tiles are arranged at the right edge.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

11

When vertical 2/horizontal 2 is set on the [Step & Repeat] screen, the repeating pattern preview may differ from the print result depending on the offset amount.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

12

Error will occur when job is backed up in the environment where RasterLink7 is installed in D drive.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

13

When setting 999 copies and executing the sequential optimization, the jobs are arranged out of the media.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

14

When loading the specific image data which the transparency effects and clipping mask are applied to the cut paths, RL7 may exit incorrectly when the normal print screen is displayed.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.5.0

15

When the display unit is inch, the cursor key movement amount does not work in inch units in the preview screen.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

16

When setting the zero margin register marks to the print and cut data, and clicking the optimization button after arranging copy data, they are arranged by shifting the amount of the register mark size.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: CJV300, CJV150, UCJV300, CJV300Plus, CJV330

17

At 1200 x 1200 VD, recommended concentration of White is not applied.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.2

Target machines: UCJV300 LUS-170/LUS-175 CMYK ClPWW 1200x1200VD, UCJV300 LUS-170/LUS-175 CMYKLcLm WW 1200x1200VD

18

The ink consumption displayed when printing in LD mode is much larger than the actual consumption.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: UJF-3042MkIIe, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII Ex e

19

ILL diffusion is printed in the halftone of information label even it is a job with MFD1 set in the printing condition.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

20

If no job exists in the Job List and restore the Backup Job, the color adjustment file you set is return to the standard

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

 

Ver.2.6.0

Release date: August 10, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.5 or later.

Improved functions

1.      XY slitter functions of JV330/CJV330 were added

1)      Slit afterwards setting was added. Select when printing using the printer and slitting afterwards.

2)      Y Slit Line space setting was added, and the mode for cutting image data in the feed direction line by line was added.

3)      Y Slit None setting was added, and the mode for cutting only X direction was added.

4)      Changed the line width of the mark of the XY slitter from 1mm to 1.5 mm.

For details, refer to JV/CJV330 “Operation Manual” and RasterLink 7 “Reference Guide”.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When setting the conditions on the Print Condition screen, it displays the printing time much longer than the actual printing time.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

Target machines: JV150, JV300, JV300Plus, CJV150, CJV300, CJV300Plus, UCJV300,

JV100, TS100, JV330, TS330, CJV330

2

When the width of Print & Cut data is about the same as the width of the media, executing "Print Only" or "Cut Only" will lead to error that indicates the data is out of the media width during "Cut Only" execution and cutting process will not be executed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: CJV150, CJV300, CJV300Plus, UCJV300, CJV330

 

Ver.2.5.0

Release date: July 1, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.4 or later.

 

Newly Supported Ink types

1.      LUS-120 ink can be used in JFX600.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink set

JFX600

4Color

LUS-120 CMYK

-

6Color+SP

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

White

4Color+SP

LUS-120 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

 

Improved functions

1.      Improvement of XY slitter operation of JV330/CJV330

1)      When printing the image with XY slitter ON, blocking may occur if the printed image is stopped at the position of the tension bar of the XY slitter. Therefore, when the image is not output continuously, the media is automatically fed to prevent the image from stopping at the tension bar position. (1000mm feed)

2.      Setting Addition of UJV100

1)    Square register marks can be selected on the General Print screen.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When setting the copy to 999 on General Print screen and change the register mark size, screen freezes.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

2

When increasing the number of copies to separate jobs for multiple panels on the Jig Print screen and select the job, RL7 exits incorrectly.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.4.0

Target machines: UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, UJF-30/60/A3MkII, UJF-30/60MkIIe,

JFX600

3

There are print & cut PDF data that cannot be read into RL7. (Occurring only with specific PDF data.)

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

4

When printing & cutting the image data created by dividing the cut path into multiple layers, only one layer can be cut.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

5

When arranging the jobs which selected [Edge Optimizer] and set non-recommended resolution and then change to edge optimization recommended resolution, [Edge Optimizer] of some jobs become invalid.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

Target machines: CJV330, JV330, JV100, UJF-7151PlusII

6

The cut path starting with CutContour is displayed in the spot color list on the color replacement screen.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

7

RL7 exits incorrectly when a job executed special-color replacement is combined and then changed to a single-color replacement.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

8

When the drying wait time is set to UCJV300 when output is executed from FineCut to RL7, an error occurs at the time of executing the print with RL7.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

Target machines: UCJV300

9

When using the image other than 72 x 72 dpi for variable print, the preview display and the print result are not same.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

10

Even when the alignment policy is changed on the Jig Print screen, the image is always placed at the lower right origin and printed.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.4.0

Target machines: UJF-7151Plus, UJF-7151PlusII, UJF-30/60/A3MkII, UJF-30/60MkIIe,

JFX600

11

When changing the number of divides in the width direction by spin button, large number of divide lines are displayed in the preview, and you may not be able to change the number of divides by spin button.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

 

Ver.2.4.0

Release date: May 20, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Update in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11: Version 21H2 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.3 or later.

Improved functions

1.      Settings improvement / Cutting mode addition of XY slitter for JV330 and CJV330.

1)      It is improved that margin can be set by entering the negative values on [Print Bleed] setting.

2)      It is improved that [Print Bleed] setting can be set to top/bottom/left/right.

For details, refer to the JV/CJV330 “Operation Manual” and RasterLink7 “Reference Guide”.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When creating a job with a favorite of mono color replacement (with color matching changed from default), the color matching is applied to as a default color matching forcibly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

2

Display of the adjustment width and feed of the material selected when entering the inch on the jig definition screen is incorrect.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

3

In the case of image data combined with overprint settings and clipping masks, colors may change at the boundary of the raster data and vector data and print.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

4

When printing white layer in single layer, a top may be clipped and printed.

(When the print data size (number of pixels) in the feed direction is a multiple of 64.)

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

Target machines: UJF-7151, UJF-7151plusII, UJF-3042/6042MkII, UJF-3042/6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX/ e, JFX600

5

Print data output from RasterLink7 may not be displayed correctly in the MPC thumbnail.

-When multiple Jobs are printed together

-When printing a single layer of clear/primer

-When printing Primer -> White

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: JFX600

6

After setting the copy in the Print & Cut Jobs and executing [Print & Cut origin adjust], the copy setting returns to 1 when the execution screen is displayed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

Target machines: CJV300, CJV150, CJV300Plus, UCJV300, CJV330

7

As for Cut & Print which executed RL output from FC9, [Print & Cut origin adjust] cannot be executed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: CJV300, CJV150, CJV300Plus, UCJV300, CJV330

8

After changing the settings on the Color Adjustment screen, value which has set is reset after selecting the job again in the Job list on the Color Adjustment screen.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

9

When using UJF-7151plusII, white high density printing setting is displayed even with two-slot white ink printer. Jobs can be printed but not with white high density. (Specification that cannot be used)

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: UJF-7151plusII

Target special color set: ClPWW

10

Printed job may not be printed correctly or print mode error may occur during following condition.

-Resolution of arranged jobs is changed, then cancel the job arrangement. After that, select and print the canceled arrangement job.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

11

The correction information of JFX600 width direction distance correction (automatic correction) is displayed in a single-digit deviation. Corrections are executed correctly.

Printer: 2,000 mm

RasterLink7: 20,000mm

RasterLink7 Ver.2.3.0

Target machine: JFX600

 

Ver.2.3.0

Release date: March 16, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Up data in June 2020 or later.

- Windows 11 (Windows 11 is supported from this version.)

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.2 or later.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

JV330

4Color

SS21 CMYK

-

BS4 CMYK

-

8Color

SS21 CMYKLcLm

White

SS21 CMYKLcLmLkOr

-

CJV330

4Color

SS21 CMYK

-

BS4 CMYK

-

6Color+SP

SS21 CMYKLcLm

White

SS21 CMYKLcLmLkOr

-

TS330

4Color

Sublimation411 BMYK

-

8Color

Sublimation411 BMYK

Fluorescent Pink,

Fluorescent Yellow

Sublimation411 BMYKLbLm

Sublimation411 BMYKLbLmLk

-

According to the support of JV330/CJV330/TS330, the following color matching presets are newly added.

Preset name

Input profile (ICC)

Color matching method

Remarks

(Deep_Color_Natural)

CMYK

MimakiCMYK-Natural.icm

Relative (BPC)

Printers: JV330, CJV330

Ink: SS21, BS4

RGB

AdobeRGB1998.icc

(BPC_Mimaki_Expand_Color)

CMYK

MimakiHiContrast.icm

Relative (BPC)

Printer: TS330

Ink: Sublimation411

RGB

AdobeRGB1998.icc

(Wide_Mimaki)

CMYK

WideMimakiCMYK.icm

Perceptual (Image)

Printers: JV330, CJV330, TS330

Changing the name of the existing preset "default"

RGB

sRGB.icc

Newly Supported Ink types

1.      LUS-200 ink is available in the following printers.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color

UJF-3042MkII

6Color

LUS-200 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

UJF-3042MkII EX

8Clor

UJF-6042MkII

2.      The following Colors are available in JFX600.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink set

JFX600

4Color

LUS-150 CMYK

-

6Color+SP

LUS-150 CMYKLcLm

WW

Newly functions

1.      XY Slitter

On [General Print] window, cutmarks used with XY Slitter can be printed.

- Target models: JV330, CJV330

Refer to the "Using the XY Slitter" in “the 330 Series Operation manual”.

Improved functions

1.      Edge Optimizer function is available in JV330 and CJV330.

The default settings are as follows depending on the resolution.

Resolution

Default setting

600x600 dpi

OFF

-

600x900 dpi

OFF

-

600x1200 dpi

ON

Level 2

600x1800 dpi

ON

Level 2

1200x1200 dpi

ON

Level 2

2.      [Printing of the White-ink at higher density] function is available in UJF-7151 plusII.

3.      Braille Print function is available in the following condition:

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink set

UJF-7151 plusII

4Color+SP

LH-100 CMYK

ClPWW

4.      The [Retract after Print] setting is added to the [Composite] window of the flat bed printer.

- If the special layers with the same attribute are sequential during combination of [Speed], print of special layer can be separated if [Retract after Print] is set.

5.      The following functions are available in JFX600.

(1) At the [Quality] window, [Auto correction] can be selected in [Feed direction distance correction]

(2) At the [Quality] window, the drawing time forecast can be checked.

(3) The thumbnail of the print data displayed on the MPC is improved in an easy-to-understand.

6.      When RasterLink7 is started, [Profile Manager] is started to allow the profile to be installed.

7.      A warning message is displayed for jobs that cannot be color replacement.

8.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

No.

Function

1

Movement of Jobs in the [Job List] window

2

Waiting for a job import

For details, refer to the Reference Guide-[1.2.5 Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Registered].

3

When the cursor is moved to the numeric input area, IME mode is changed to OFF.

4

Change the initial value of [Source color] of [Mono color] is set to [Black].

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

Execute the [Print Only] after printing and changing the setting of the following for the job, print is executed with the setting before the change.

- Color Adjustment Set

- Edge Optimizer

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

2

Even if the following color adjustments are selected and printed in the color layer of the following composite jobs, the color layer will not be printed darkly.

- Composite job: Composite in the order of color layer -> the white layer created using [Special plate function].

- Color Adjustment Set: In the [Quality] window, set [Density]-[Whole] to 50.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

Target machine: Printer supported special color ink

3

When setting [Execution Time] to multiple times in [Execution] window and executing the printing, the current number of printing time is not displayed in the log.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

4

The backup file for the job cannot be saved to the network drive.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

5

When the [Quality] window is displayed, the background color of the job does not change in [Job List], so the currently selected job is not known.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

6

When printing the job of primer layer (Glossy), image quality defect (banding) occurs.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

Target machines: UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-3042MkII EX e, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-6042MkII

Target Special color set: CLPWW

7

In the case of a job with RasterLink output from FineCut, the [Print & Cut origin adjust] on the [General Print] window cannot be used.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines:

8

In the [Quality] window, when the following composite job whose [Printing of the White-ink at higher density] is set to OFF is printed, printing is executed under the condition which the [Printing of the White-ink at higher density] button is ON.

- Composite Job: Composite the white layer and color layer which [Printing of the White-ink at higher density] are set to ON in the [Quality] window in the order from white layer color layer.

However, when changing the setting of [Printing of the White-ink at higher density] after compositing, print is executed as set.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151 plusII, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX e

9

Printing by compositing of the following 2 will not print a part of the job.

(1) When [Color Pattern Print] is set to ON in the [Quality] window, then set [Print Position] to [Both] and [Print width times] to [2].

(2) Set [Arrange in the Center] is ON

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

Target machines: JV100, UJV100, TS100, UCJV300, CJV300, CJV150, JV300, JV150, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus

10

The [Drying time after] on the [Quality] window allows the following settings to be made.

- [User Definition] -[0 min]

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: JV100, UJV100, TS100, UCJV300, CJV300, CJV150, JV300, JV150, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus

11

When [Execution Order] is set to 2 or more in the [Execution] window and then output, job which arranged the number of jobs set in [Execution Order] is displayed in the MPC.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machine: JFX600

12

When executing a Print after Cut, an error occurs.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

Target machines: UCJV300, CJV300, CJV150, CJV300Plus

13

When the printer IP address is changed after [Ether] is selected in [Output Port] and the printer is registered, the printer cannot be recognized, and the printer must be registered to print.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: JV100, UJV100, TS100, UCJV300, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus, UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151 plusII, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX e

14

When executing the print & cut with the print & cut job created in the following steps, cut position may be shifted.

- Added register mark in FineCut and then output to RasterLink

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UCJV300, CJV300, CJV150, CJV300Plus

15

When multiple ID cut jobs are selected in the [Job List] window and output, ID cut may not be executed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

16

In the [Job List] window, select a job while pressing [Shift] key and execute the printing, printing is not executed in the same order as in the list.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

17

In the [Tiling] window, 2 functions below that cannot be used in combination may be set.

(1) [Overlap line]

(2) [Add FOTOBA cut mark]

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

18

When the PDF created in the following steps is imported into RasterLink7 and printed after the [General Print] window is displayed, the following warning message is displayed.

- Execute the printing of [Jig outline] in the [Jig Print] window and save it in a file.

- Message: The job is arranged out of range of the print area.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151 plusII, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX e

19

When job whose [Add Fotoba cut mark] is enable and other job are arranged in the following condition and execute printing, the image and FOTOBA mark are printed with overlapped.

- Condition: Select [Minimize] and set [Arrange in the Center] to ON.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.1.0

20

Special color layer cannot be created from print & cut job

RasterLink7 Ver.2.2.0

21

Even if [Auto Cut] is set to ON in the [General Print] window of the ID cut job, the media is not cut.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

Target machines: Printer corresponding to the ID cut

Ver.2.2.0

Release date: January 28, 2022

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Up data in June 2020 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.6.0 or later.

Newly Supported Ink types

1.      LUS-200 ink is available in the following printers.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color

UJF-3042MkII e

6Color

LUS-200 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

UJF-3042MkII Ex e

8Clor

UJF-6042MkII e

Newly functions

1.      Usability improvement of the JFX600

(1)   The printer status can be displayed.

(2)   Output can be done without specifying the destination folder and file name for each print.

The above 2 points can be used in the following steps.

a. When registering the printer, select the [Ethernet] port at the output port and register it.

b. Specify the folder in the [Select output folder] in the [Printer] window.

2.      Usability improvement of server access

Even in the environment that server name is not displayed by the network reference of [Select file name to print] dialog, register the sever name and it can be referred by referring to the network.

Improved functions

1.      2.5D Texture Maker can be printed in JFX600.

2.      "Extra-Large1" and "Extra-Large2" are added to the [Label size] of the [Information label].

3.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

(1) Change job execution order

(2) Automatic execution of jobs with Arrange settings

(3) Save Job results

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When an image file containing double-byte characters is read and printed with JFX600, an empty file is created.

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machine: JFX600

2

In [Setup] of [Advanced Color Adjustment] in the [Quality] window, when the curve is edited in [Linearization] of [Ink Curve], click [OK] to close the dialog two or more times, the edited curve will return to the default.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

3

When reading the image file by selecting Favorite setting below while Color collection to be replaced Clear is enabled, to replace to clear is possible, however, UV mode cannot be set to whet you set at the preference setting.

- After replacement to Clear in the [Color Replacement] screen, favorite setting that save the setting of a job which UV mode is set to [Matte Print] or [Glossy Print].

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

Target machines: Printer whose UV mode can be changed

4

When the ink set containing Orange (Or) is selected in the [Quality] screen and [Relative (BPC)] is selected in [Color Matching Method] of [Color Matching], the output is almost the same as when [Relative] is selected in [Color Matching Method].

RasterLink7 Ver.2.0.0

Target machines: CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus, JV100, JV150, JV300, JV300 Plus

5

In the preview of the job with the following settings, the space between images is more stand out than RasterLink6Plus or less.

- When multiple copies are set and no margin is set.

- When [Step & Repeat Edit] is enabled and images are arranged in the [Step & Repeat] window.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

6

Only Panel Setting may be displayed in [Illuminance] of UV mode.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UJF-7151 plusII (installed Silver Ink), UJF-6042 MkII, UJF-6042 MkII e

Target ink set:

- For UJF-6042 MkII and UJF-6042 MkII e: LH-100 CMYK+ClPWW

7

RasterLink7 may not be able to run when there is an error during start up of the application.

This occurs when RasterLink7 application is closed with only one job that contains color->special color composition.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machine: Flat machines

Ver.2.1.1

Release date: December 23, 2021

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Up data in June 2020 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.5.3 or later.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

For a job of color layer or white layer, illuminance does not change at printing even after illuminance of UV mode is changed and printing is executed.

However, this defect does not occur in the primer layer or the clear layer.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

Target machines: UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-3042MkII EX e, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-7151, UJF-7151plusII

Ver.2.1.0

Release date: December 1, 2021

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Up data in June 2020 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.5.2 or later.

Newly functions

1.      [Spot Color information analysis processing] is added to [Environments] menu -[Option]-[Display]

For more information, please refer “RasterLink7 Reference Guide.”

Improved functions

1.      In JFX600, [Glossy Print] can be selected by UV mode of clear plate.

2.      In JFX600, following “Special Color Over Print” is available.

Special Color Over Print

Special color can be used

Remarks

Special Color -> Color

White, Primer, Clear

- JFX600 System Pack Ver.1.2.0 or later.

- Color ->White has been supported in RasterLink7 Ver 2.1.0.

Color -> Special Color

3.      Primer can be printed at the recommend density under the following conditions.

Printer

Ink

Special color ink set

JFX600

LUS-150

ClPWW

4.      Folder path entry area is added to the upper of [Select file name to print] dialog.

You can copy and paste the folder path and directly access the folder for saving image data.

5.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

Function

Target machine

FOTOBA

Other than TS100

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When printing after enlarging the job with [Scale] and setting [Divide tile] in [Tilling] window, the size is larger than the tile size displayed in RasterLink7.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

2

When using the emulation profile to print, the color of K may be printed extremely lightly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

3

It may not be possible to start RasterraLink7 in an environment where Trend Micro's security software is running.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

4

When the printer is turned off when RasterLink7 is started, the media size detection method is automatically switched to [Manual Input].

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: JV100, UJV100, TS100, UCJV300, CJV300, CJV150, JV300, JV150, JV300Plus, CJV300Plus

5

In the case of an EPS file with a thin line (0.09 pt or less) on the outermost side of the data, some parts may not be cut.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Ver.2.0.1

Release date: November 5, 2021

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Up data in June 2020 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.5.1 or later.

Newly Supported Ink types

Silver ink is available in UJF-7151 plusII.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink set

UJF-7151 plusII

6Color+SP

LH100 CMYKLcLm

WSi, ClSi

Ver.2.0.0

Release date: October 4, 2021

System requirements

1.      OS

Use the following operating systems. Older OS causes an error during RIP.

- Windows 10: Version 1909 or later.

- Windows 8.1: Up data in June 2020 or later.

2.      Mimaki Driver

Use this version as a set with Mimaki Driver Version 5.5.0 or later.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special color ink

JFX600

4Color+SP

LUS-150 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

LUS-210 CMYK

UJF-7151plusII

4Color

LH-100 CMYK

-

4Color+SP

LH-100 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-350 CMYK

6Color+SP

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

White, Clear, Primer

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

UJF-6042MkII e

8Color

LH-100 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

UJF-3042MkII e

6Color

LH-100 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

UJF-3042MkII EX e

8Color

LH-100 CMYK

White, Clear, Primer

LUS-120 CMYK

LUS-150 CMYK

LH-100 CMYKLcLm

LUS-120 CMYKLcLm

Newly functions

1.      Media Thickness

Media thickness can be set on the [Quality] window.

- Target models: JF-7151plusII, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX e

2.      Color glossy print

The color ink can be printed with a glossy surface.

- Target model: UJF-7151plusII

- Target ink: LH-100

3.      Relative(BPC)

When selecting [Relative (BPC)] in [Color Matching Method] of the [Quality] window, color distortion is improved, and it leads gradation improvement.

4.      Import and export of [jig definition file]

The jig template settings created and used in jig print can be imported and exported as a [jig definition file].

- Target models: Flat Bed printers

5.      Use Jig BarCode

This function reads the bar code with the bar code reader and automatically sets the jig definition for printing and print.

This function can be used by installing "JigLink" separately from RasterLink7.

- Target models: UJF-7151plusII, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX e

6.      Calibration

Calibration can be done by installing "Calibration tool" separately from RasterLink7.

Improved functions

1.      For the [Variable Edit] window, edit area can be set by dragging and dropping on the preview.

2.      The locale character is supported on the [Variable Edit] window.

3.      For [Halftone] in the [Quality] window, [MFD2] can be selected.

- Target models: UJF-7151plusII, UJF-6042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII e, UJF-3042MkII EX e

4.      Improved so that RasterLink7 can read data stably when sending data from the following client PC to RasterLink7 via hot folder.

-Client PC whose OS is macOS

5.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

No.

Function

Target machine

1

Color chart printing

All printers supported by RasterLink7.

2

Simple POP linkage

UCJV300, CJV300, JV150, JV300Plus

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When executing the RIP of the print & cut job with the following conditions, an error occurs and cannot be printed.

- The cut line is set to the special color which color mode is Lab.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

2

Even in the flat bed printer, the color pattern print settings are displayed in the [Quality] window. When [Color Pattern Print] is set to ON and printing is executed, printing is not executed normally.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.1

Target machines: UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII

3

An error occurs in the target printer and reading of a job is failed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machine: JV300(SS21 CMYKLkOr+WW)

4

When setting the following to [User Definition] on the [Quality] window and execute printing, the printer may not operate as set.

- Heater OFF

- Print Pinch Roller Pressure

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: UCJV300, CJV300, CJV150, CJV300Plus

5

When RasterLink7 is started with image data in the hot folder, image data in the hot folder is deleted.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

6

The job with the following settings does not start printing.

- Uncheck the [Apply profile ink limit] when replacing the color to the spot color ink (white, etc.) in the [Color Replacement] window.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Target machines: Printer that can install special color ink (white etc.)

Ver.1.3.2

Release date: August 20, 2021

About the Mimaki driver to use

Please use Mimaki driver Ver.5.4.2 or later with this version of RasterLink7.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printer is available.

Printer

Mimaki Driver

UCJV300

Ver.5.4.2 or later

Improved functions

1.      The following function provided by RasterLink6Plus is now available.

Function

Target machine

Multilayer Printing

UCJV300

Ver.1.3.1

Release date: July 19, 2021

About the Mimaki driver to use

Please use Mimaki driver Ver.5.4.1 or later with this version of RasterLink7.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Mimaki Driver

UJF-7151

Ver.5.4.1 or later

UJF-3042MkII

UJF-3042MkII EX

UJF-6042MkII

Improved functions

1.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

No.

Function

Target machine

1

Jig Print

Flatbed printer

2

Braille Print

UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII

3

Printing of the white ink at higher density

UJF-7151

4

Printing of the primer ink at higher density

UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII

5

Feed / Scan direction distance correction

Flatbed printer

6

Priority policy on the Composition window
(Speed or Quality)

Flatbed printer

7

Kebab Jig Print

UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII

8

Glossy print of primer

UJF-7151

9

Deskew

Flatbed printer

10

Print Area

Flatbed printer

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When printing a job which is operated following procedures after arranging multiple jobs, the layout may be misaligned and the jobs may print with overlap position.

- After setting multiple copies in the [General Print] window, execute rearrange and display other window.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

2

If ID cut is performed with the print progress preview is on, job will not be deleted from the Job queue display even after the printing is completed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: JV300, JV150, JV300 Plus, CJV300 Plus, UJV100, JV100

3

When [Arrange in the Center] is set to ON in the [General Print] window, another window is displayed, and the [General Print] window is displayed again, the preview is not displayed correctly.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.0

Target machines: JV300, JV150, JV300 Plus, CJV300 Plus, UJV100, JV100, TS100

Ver.1.3.0

Release date: June 25, 2021

About the Mimaki driver to use

Please use Mimaki driver Ver.5.4.0 or later with this version of RasterLink7.

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Mimaki Driver

JV300

Ver.5.4.0 or later

JV150

JV300 Plus

CJV300

CJV150

CJV300 Plus

Improved functions

1.      The width of columns and order can be changed at the [Job List] window.

2.      When double-clicking a job at the [Job List] window, [General Print] window of that Job is displayed.

3.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

No.

Function

Target machine

1

Metallic Color Printing

CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus

2

ID Cut (for Print & Cut printer)

CJV300 Plus

3

Zero margin register mark

CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus

4

Add print direction mark

CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus

5

Print progress preview *1

All printers supported by this version.

6

Predict drawing time

JV100, TS100, JV300, JV150, JV300 Plus, CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus

7

ID Cut (for Print & Cut printer)

CJV300 Plus

*1Preview of the job is not displayed.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

In the following cases, [Modify] button at the [Printer] tab is needed to click. It is difficult to use because it is unlike RasterLink6Plus.

- After changing the detection method of media width.

- After changing the media width of the printer

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.1

2

When creating a Color adjustment file with the same name as a Color adjustment file already created with a different resolution, a Color adjustment file already created with a different resolution is deleted.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.1

Ver.1.2.2

Release date: April 30, 2021

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When printing is executed after selecting two or more of the following jobs and arrange them, Information Label may not be printed correctly.

-A job specified favorite setting that is set to add Information label when reading print data.

 

However, please delete the jobs occurred this problem and create job again with this version.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Ver.1.2.1

Release date: April 2, 2021

Improved functions

1.      The Variable Edit function has been available on TS100.

2.      The Variable Edit function and [Mirror] can be used in combination now.

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

When [Add Label] of [Printed Information Label] is enabled for the imposition job, the job information of all imposed jobs is added to each imposed job and printed.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

2

When only [Pure K] is enabled in [Color Matching] of the [Quality] window, a correct picture is not printed. When [Pure K] is combined with [Pure C], [Pure M], or [Pure Y], the problem does not occur.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Ver.1.2.0

Release date: March 8, 2021

Newly Supported Printer

The following printers are available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Special Colorset

Mimaki Driver

UJV100

4Color

LUS-170 CMYK

 

Ver.5.3.0 or later

8Color

LUS-170 CMYK

WW, ClClWW

TS100

4Color

Sublimation610 BMYK

 

Improved functions

1.      The edge optimizer allows the level of the edge to be specified.

Target machine: JV100

2.      i1Pro 3 (colorimeter) is now available.

3.      The database (CSV) can be replaced on the [Variable Edit] window.

4.      Composition jobs can now be printed by setting the variable edit function.

5.      The following functions provided by RasterLink6Plus are now available.

No.

Function

Target machine

1

UV mode setting

UJV100

2

Composition of color plate and spot color plate

UJV100

3

Special plate

UJV100

4

Layer

UJV100

5

Use Headunit

UJV100, TS100, JV100

6

To print a White ink

UJV100

7

At the recommended density.

Entire model

Modified defects and bugs

The following defects have been improved.

No.

Descriptions

Version

1

Error dialog is displayed when RasterLink7 is started when the image file written in the database (CSV file) is deleted, moved, or the file name is changed after setting the Variable Edit.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

2

The garbage is printed on the print result, when [Cut line] is turned on.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

3

The media is not cut after printing is finished, even if the ID cut is executed after setting the following.

- Place a check mark to [Cut Media after print] in the [Quality] window.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.1.0

4

Warnings may be displayed even if jobs are not overrun to media width.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

5

The media feed for the amount of the margin at the end of the image is not executed, when placing a check mark to [Feed tail space] in the [Quality] screen and printing is performed with [Immediate Print].

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

6

RasterLink7 does not start after installation, when RasterLink7 is installed with a double-byte character account.

RasterLink7 Ver.1.0.0

Ver.1.1.0

Release date: December 1, 2020

Newly Supported Printer

The following printer is available.

Printer

Color

Ink set

Mimaki Driver

JV100

4Color

AS5 CMYK

Ver.5.1.0 or later

SS21 CMYK

8Color

AS5 CMYKLcLmLkOr

SS21 CMYKLcLmLkOr

Newly functions

1.      Variable Printing function

2.      Color Pattern Printing

Target machine: JV100

3.      Edge Optimizer

Target machine: JV100

4.      ID cut function (operating with FineCut)


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