Reference Raster Image Processor (RIP)

Updated: January 9, 2007

Download the Windows Vista build of the XPS Reference Raster Image Processor (RIP) to help with the development and testing of XPSDrv Printer Drivers. The XPS Reference RIP in this download provides XPS Document interpretations and rendering capability, and was supplied by Global Graphics to Microsoft in December 2006 to illustrate a baseline implementation for print. It processes the XPS Document format and generates raster image data for testing in an XPSDrv filter or display on screen. The XPS Reference RIP in this download also provides implementations of key functions to support the processing of PrintTicket and color management operations. For information on more recent implementations that provide additional functionality and faster performance please use the form at: https://www.globalgraphics.com/services/servicecentre.nsf/contact This link leaves the Microsoft.com site

This download contains the installer and documentation for the RIP. The RefRIP_RelNotes.chm file in this download documents the release notes for the Windows Vista release.

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    REFERENCE RIP IMPLEMENTATION Version No. 1.0

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