Print shops keep asking whether Ziggroll© replaces AcroRIP. Short answer: no — Ziggroll© completes it. AcroRIP handles colour and white ink; Ziggroll© handles the roll. Here is the honest comparison.
| AcroRIP (alone) | Ziggroll© V4 + AcroRIP | Ziggroll© SubliPhoto | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job | DTF RIP — colour + white ink | Continuous DTF film rolls | Sublimation / photo paper rolls |
| Feeding | One sheet at a time | Full roll, non-stop | Full roll, non-stop |
| RIP needed | Is the RIP | AcroRIP 11 or lower | No RIP at all |
| Printers | AcroRIP-compatible Epsons | Same list, incl. L18050/L8050 | Unmodified L8050, L18050, L8180, L110, L130 |
| Extras | — | Head shake · load roll · eject to cut · rip & store | Hold & eject · forward & reverse feed |
| Price | Sold separately | $30 lifetime | From $40 |
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