Re-imagine what your printers can do
Introducing the Adobe Embedded Print Engine - the game-changing Raster Image Processor (RIP) technology for office printing! The Embedded Print Engine is not just a future-proof, next-generation RIP technology; it’s also your device-agnostic, one-stop print solution that delivers a consistent print experience from all print paths for all print jobs, regardless of source, type, or size. From resource-constrained A4 devices to A3 enterprise workgroup printers to entry-level large-format printers, you can comfortably embed it within any device. For your raster devices, you can deploy it as a cloud service (on AWS, Azure, or your preferred cloud).
Unlocking the power of native processing for all print formats (Page Description Languages), the Embedded Print Engine is your one-stop shop for all PDLs. Not only does it deliver a consistent print experience across all print paths, but it also enables your devices to be Apple AirPrint certified and Mopria-ready. Its best-in-class quality, performance, and resource utilization make it the go-to choice for leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. It leverages the same Adobe core technology components used by other Adobe flagship applications to give end users a fully WYSIWYG print experience, ensuring that what one sees on-screen in Adobe Acrobat (the PDF gold standard) is faithfully replicated on paper. The Embedded Print Engine is rigorously field-tested and sets a new standard to meet the evolving demands of modern office printing. Welcome to the future of printing!
Leading Print OEMs trust Adobe Embedded Print Engine
Many more are in the final stages of adoption …
Adobe Embedded Print Engine's unparalleled quality and performance make it the industry’s preferred RIP technology. With a commanding 70% market share in the A3 segment, it is swiftly emerging as the preferred RIP solution in the A4 segment and is poised to attain a 65% market share by 2026. Additionally, it is gaining momentum in other segments, including entry-level large-format printers, marking a significant industry shift toward Adobe-powered solutions.
“Canon has developed two major digital printing technologies from the ground up, electronic photography and inkjet printing, and has enhanced them to meet customers’ needs. So, customer can print various contents confidently, safely and comfortably with the printing environment which Canon has provided. For printing of PDF and PostScript files for office work and printing workflow such as design, Canon printing products have installed Adobe Embedded Print Engine in a wide range, from printers for SOHO and hybrid work to multifunction printers for offices, to achieve print quality that precisely reproduces the display on the screen to the printed material. In the generative AI era, a large amount and variety of information will be abundant, and the level of demand for printing may increase. Canon continues to refine the printing technology and strengthen the partnership with Adobe to deliver value-added products to a wide range of customers in the market.”
Canon Digital Printing Planning Center
Senior General Manager
Isamu Sato
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Questions? We have answers.
A Raster Image Processor (RIP) is a mission-critical software component in printing systems. When printing documents (typically containing text, photos, illustrations, and graphics), the first step is converting the document data into a format the printer can understand. This format is called a Page Description Language (PDL). The printer driver software generates the PDL file, including instructions for text placement, font selection, graphics rendering, color management, and more.
The RIP takes over after the PDL file has been sent for printing. As the brain of a printer, the RIP accepts the PDL input and generates a raster output (grid of dots) that the printer subsequently marks on paper. The rasterization process involves converting the document data (such as lines, curves, text, etc.) present in the PDL file into a raster image, representing how the final printed page will appear, with each pixel containing information about toner or ink color, intensity, and position.
The RIP ensures that the complexity and richness of the original design are faithfully reproduced in print. The RIP also orchestrates precise color and font management and navigates transparencies, halftoning, and more.
Adobe Embedded Print Engine is Adobe’s cutting-edge RIP technology for A4, A3, and entry-level large-format printers. It powers millions of printers worldwide across a diverse spectrum of device types and ensures that every print mirrors the quality and intent of the original design.