MIMAKI and Global Graphics Software renew strategic partnership

Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software company and developer of smart software components for print OEMs, has announced the extension of its strategic partnership with MIMAKI Engineering, a leading Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems. The renewed agreement will see MIMAKI continue to license Global Graphics’ Harlequin Core technology for its latest RasterLink RIP software, which drives its extensive range of wide-format, roll-to-roll and flatbed industrial inkjet printers.

Harlequin Core is widely acknowledged as the fastest Raster Image Processor (RIP) on the market. It converts a page description language, for example PDF, into a format that can be interpreted by a printing device, such as an inkjet printhead, toner marking engine or laser platesetter. Its speed and precision make it the preferred RIP technology for many digital press solutions, consistently delivering output far exceeding the rated speeds of today’s most advanced printing devices. Additional capabilities include full support for the latest platforms, latest PDF specifications and extended color gamut printing. MIMAKI Engineering is the third major Japanese printer manufacturer in the wide-format and industrial print sector to renew its Harlequin Core license in 2024, further solidifying its market-leading position.