CADlink FilmMaker v10 is the world's most widely used inkjet film separation RIP software for screen printers — providing precisely screened, density-rich film positives on most inkjet printers using a wide variety of ink and film combinations. FilmMaker v10 simplifies the critical film production process with unique precision tools not found in any other RIP software.
FilmMaker v10 features the unique Ink Volume Control — giving precise control over exactly how much ink is used in each halftone cell for maximum density without bleeding. Combined with In-RIP separations, Jitter halftone technology for 150+ LPI output, Visual Production Manager, film costing tools, template nesting and support for both Epson and Canon printers, FilmMaker v10 delivers professional screen print films every time. Available on Windows — delivered by email.
Key features
- Precise ink volume control
- In-RIP separations
- Variable dot halftoning (small/medium/large dots)
- Jitter halftone technology (150+ LPI)
- Visual Production Manager
- Precision screening algorithms
- Film costing (ink + film + labour)
- Template nesting for exact positioning
- Multiple page overlay view
- Raw data preview before printing
- Roll feed & sheet feed support
- Separation preview per channel
- Advanced printer controls (direct port)
- Moiré elimination
- Spot & process color separation
Compatible printers
✓ Available for multiple printers| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Epson SureColor P400 / P600 / P700 / P800 | SureColor film-capable printers |
| Epson SureColor P5000 / P7000 / P8000 / P9000 | Wide format SureColor series |
| Epson SureColor T3000–T7270 | SureColor T-series large format printers |
| Epson L1800 / Artisan 1430 | Entry-level film printing printers |
| Epson WorkForce WF-70xx / WF-75xx | WorkForce wide format series |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Canon imagePROGRAF iPF510–iPF840 | imagePROGRAF wide format series |
| Canon imagePROGRAF LP17 | Canon LP17 large format printer |
Applications & file formats
| Screen printing | Film positives for screen exposure — spot color and halftone |
| Simulated process | Photorealistic multicolor screen print separations |
| Spot color | 1–8 color film separations for screen printing |
| CTS workflows | Film output for direct computer-to-screen |
| Flexo & offset | Inkjet film for flexographic and offset plate making |
| AI, EPS, PDF | Vector artwork and separated PDF files |
| PSD, TIFF | Photoshop separations and high-res raster files |
| BMP, JPG | Standard raster formats for quick output |
| PS | PostScript file input from design applications |