CADlink Digital Factory v12 Direct to Film RIP

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Fiery Digital Factory V12 - Next-Generation RIP for DTF, DTG & Specialty Printing

Smarter color • Streamlined workflows • Built for what's next

Elevate color. Simplify workflows. Print with total control.

Digital Factory V12 by Fiery® delivers the most advanced color accuracy, automation, and workflow enhancements ever introduced to the Digital Factory platform. With new professional profiling tools, an integrated Gang Sheet Builder, smarter spot color management, and intelligent production markup, V12 is engineered to help print shops scale faster and produce flawless, repeatable results-every time.

Version 12 introduces Fiery's new Color Profiler and Calibrator tools (optional add-ons), powered by the Fiery Edge™ color engine used in high-end production printing. Combined with a new DTF-focused saturation rendering intent, expanded PANTONE® spot libraries, and major workflow upgrades, V12 is the most future-ready and accurate version of Digital Factory to date.

Features:

• Smarter Color Management: Optional Fiery Color Profiler & Calibrator modules bring professional ICC profiling, spectrophotometer support, and consistent, repeatable color across supported printers.
• Visual Gang Sheet Builder: Build, preview, and adjust gang sheets directly inside the queue with drag-and-drop placement, spacing controls, and automatic page closing-ideal for high-volume DTF production.
• Streamlined Production & Saturation: Upgraded markup tools, print length marks, pull-cut indicators, and job labels make cutting, tracking, and finishing more accurate and efficient from first print to final press.
  Plus V12 offers a new saturation rendering intent designed for the DTF and textile market-enhancing vibrancy (especially in mid-tones) while preserving natural detail in skin tones.

Available Versions

• Full V12 Digital Version (Lifetime License)

  Immediate download after checkout - no USB dongle required.

  You receive an instant 15-day temporary activation upon purchase for immediate download and use. Your permanent lifetime license code will be emailed within 1 business day and can be entered at any time before the 15-day period ends.

• Trial V12 Digital Version

  A full-feature 15-day license with no purchase required.

  Test the entire workflow for 15 days. To keep using Digital Factory after the trial, simply purchase a lifetime license and activate it with your new code.

• Upgrade V11 → V12 - FREE UPGRADE

  Available if your V11 license was issued on or after October 20, 2025

  This upgrade is provided at no cost (for authentic/genuine V11 licenses). Reply to your order confirmation email with your V11 license number and purchase date. We will coordinate with CADLINK/Fiery to issue your V12 license after verification.

• Upgrade V11 → V12 - 50% OFF Promotional Upgrade

  For V11 licenses issued before October 20, 2025

  Eligible V11 users can upgrade to V12 at a special 50% OFF discount (limited-time promotion). After purchase, reply to your confirmation email with your V11 license number. Your V12 license will be issued once Fiery completes the upgrade process.

What's New in Digital Factory V12

• Fiery Color Profiler & Calibrator (Optional Modules) - Professional ICC profiling and calibration using supported spectrophotometers, including the Epson SD-10.
• Overhauled Device Calibration & Profiling - New Fiery Measure and Fiery Calibrator integration makes profiling faster, easier, and more accurate.
• Updated Spot Color Libraries - Latest PANTONE® tables and an improved UI with multiple spot libraries to choose from.
• Redesigned Gang Sheet Builder - Visual preview panel, drag-and-drop layout, spacing controls, auto-alignment, and automatic page closing, replacing older auto-nesting.
• New Saturation Rendering Intent - Specifically tuned for DTF and textiles to boost vibrancy and color impact while maintaining natural skin tones.
• Production Markup Rotation - Production markup elements now rotate with jobs for better alignment in complex workflows.
• Print Length Marks - Track how much of the roll a job used for better cost control and easier detection of mid-print failures.
• Multi-Side Job Labels - Add job labels to multiple sides of the same job for improved identification and handling.
• Enhanced Pull Cut Mode - Improved registration on thin films and complex shapes, especially near unsupported roll ends.
• Epson HTM Device Support - New Epson HTM drivers now supported by Droplet Distribution Setup (where applicable).
• Improved Tips & Help Navigation - Updated in-app guidance to shorten the learning curve and help new users get up to speed faster.
• Future-Ready Device Support - V12 is the only version that will support newly released printers and cutters from 2026 onward.

Core Digital Factory Capabilities

In addition to V12's new features, Digital Factory retains and extends all of the powerful tools that made Version 11 an industry favorite:

• Advanced color manipulation and removal for precise control over individual design elements.
• White opacity controls to reduce ink consumption and speed up printing without sacrificing coverage.
• Professional layout tools to design custom-sized graphics and position artwork exactly where you want it.
• Rasterization and color blending tools to optimize hand-feel and visual impact on garments.
• Unique white ink handling where white is automatically generated based on artwork transparency.
• Single-pass highlight white & underbase with independent ink control in one pass.
• Robust raster interface with transparency-based rasters that can be applied over all or part of an image.
• Design and automation tools including knock-out tools, auto nesting, barcode support, and roll-mode support.
• Wide file format support - industrial-strength PDF, plus PNG, SVG, JPG, AI, EPS, BMP, and TIF.
• Simple color correction tools to quickly update profiles when inks, media, or powders change.

Editions & Printer Compatibility

Desktop Edition (DTF / DTG / UV)

Ideal for smaller format printers up to approximately 23" print width. Works with many popular Epson-based DTF and DTG conversions as well as select UV printers. Such as:

• Epson L1800 / L805 / L8180 DTF
• Epson ET-8550 DTF
• Epson XP-15000 DTF
• Epson SC-P400 / P600 / P800 DTF
• Epson 38xx / 48xx desktop DTF
• Prestige A3 DTF
• DTFJet ONE & other 30cm units
• Similar 12"-24" DTF desktop printers

Note: V12 supports all devices previously supported in V11 (where licensed), plus new devices going forward.

Wide / Production Edition

Designed for higher-volume workflows and wider roll devices (24" and up), including production-class printers and hybrid setups. Such as:

• Epson 78xx / 98xx / 9900 series
• Epson SC-P6000 / SC-P9000
• DTF Panthera®, DTF JET ONE and similar 24"+ DTF printers
• Audley, Titan Jet, Oric, HJD, Sublistar and comparable wide DTF devices
• Supported cutters for print-and-cut workflows via compatible cutter modules

Upgrade Policy for V11 Users

FREE Upgrade - V11 licenses purchased on or after October 20, 2025

Qualifying V11 customers receive a no-cost upgrade to Digital Factory V12 (for authentic/genuine licenses), regardless of where the original V11 purchase was made.

50% OFF Upgrade - V11 licenses purchased before October 20, 2025

Older V11 licenses qualify for a special 50% OFF promotional upgrade to V12 (limited-time offer, subject to change).

System Requirements

Recommended:

• Windows 11
• 16GB RAM
• SSD with 50GB free space
• Intel/AMD multicore CPU, 3GHz or faster
• 1080p display

Minimum:

• Windows 10
• 8GB RAM
• 50GB free space
• Multicore CPU, 1.7GHz or faster
• 720p display