acrorip.co.za
Source: https://acrorip.co.za
- sales: Cold — AM does not sell AcroRIP; do not recommend as a product.
- keep published pages and the supported-printers catalog for support knowledge.
- official DTF/DTG RIP pages and changelog are digested under company/training; printer list under catalog.
What this site is
acrorip.co.za is the AM.CO.ZA co-branded WordPress site for AM.CO.ZA® AcroRIP®, a Windows RIP (raster image processing) program for Epson-based DTG (direct-to-garment), DTF (direct-to-film) and UV printers. Its main job is to let ordinary Epson desktop and office printers print a white ink channel, which the original Epson driver cannot do, so a converted printer can be used for DTF transfers, DTG on dark garments and small UV work.
The site says the software is developed by Easy Group LLC (United States) and was distributed in Southern Africa by Ambitious Machinery (Pty) Ltd under the co-brand name AM.CO.ZA® AcroRIP®. AcroRIP has also been sold under the names DTGRIP, DTFRIP, Partner RIP, Partner RIP Pro, UVRIP and TransferRIP. AcroRIP, DTGRIP and DTFRIP are Easy Group LLC trademarks; AM.CO.ZA is a South African registered trademark (trademark PDF).
How AI and staff should treat it
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does AM sell or recommend AcroRIP today? | No. Sales status is Cold. Do not suggest it as a purchase, do not quote prices, do not build quotes around it. |
| Why keep the pages? | Existing owners still need install files, version history, printer compatibility and support routes. Pages stay published; do not hide them. |
| Who gives technical support? | AM only distributed AcroRIP. Technical support comes from the developer, not AM support (training/acrorip-no-am-tech-support.md). |
| Buythis listings | The buythis dump still carries rows for X-ACRORIP/DESKTOP (row dated 2026-10-18) and X-ACRORIP/WIDE (row dated 2026-10-16). Treat these as reference for existing owners, not as a recommendation. Older pages also link the V10 SKU X-ACRORIP. |
| What does AM recommend instead for DTF/DTG/UV work? | Point the client to AM's own production printers and their bundled RIPs via sales (for example the 600mm DTF printing and powdering machine, which ships with SAi FlexiPRINT RIP). Large-format printers ship with their own RIP and do not use AcroRIP. |
Product versions
| Version | SKU | What it covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AcroRIP V10 (last V10 is V10.5 / V10.5.2) | X-ACRORIP | Epson DTG/DTF/UV printers | Windows 7/8/10. Not upgradable to V11; V10 owners keep bug-fix support. |
| AcroRIP V11 desktopDTF™ | X-ACRORIP/DESKTOP | Epson-based printers up to A3+ (330 mm) wide | Adds Epson SureColor P700/P900. |
| AcroRIP V11 wideDTF™ | X-ACRORIP/WIDE | Epson-based printers over A3+ (over 330 mm) | V11.2 added fine-art and poster-board options for the Epson P800. |
The three versions are separate products with separate USB security dongles. Customers cannot switch, exchange or upgrade between them. The licence is a USB dongle and the training page says the dongle is transferable between computers.
Version history (from the site changelog)
| Version | Date | Main changes |
|---|---|---|
| V10 | Feb 2021 | One-pass white and colour printing; faster load times; Windows 7/8/10; custom channel settings (channel substitution when a CMYK nozzle is clogged); WAVE setting for Epson-head UV printers to reduce banding. |
| V10.1 | Feb 2021 | RIP BOOST™ (up to 30–40% faster on the Epson L1800); added Epson L800, L805, Stylus Pro 4900 and XP-15000; roll printing on L1800 and P400/P600/P800. |
| V10.2 | Apr 2021 | ICC profiles for L1800, 1390 and P600; new drivers for R1900, R2400, R2880, Stylus Pro 3800/4800/7800/7880/7890 and SureColor P6000 (Matte Black channel only on dual-black printers); "Paper Cut" in the Print dialog for 4800/4880/4900/P5000/7800/7880. |
| V10.3 (beta) | Jul 2021 | New drivers for EcoTank ET-8500 and ET-8550 (set page size on the Layout tab and use the Rear Feeder). |
| V10.4 (beta) | Oct 2021 | Better sensor and film-transparency handling; larger images on P6000/7880/7890; paper-guide fixes for XP-15000/ET-8550. Also announced as new Epson drivers on cornerstone.co.za. |
| V10.5 | Dec 2021 | Five selectable media settings for XP-15000/ET-8500/ET-8550; new drivers for Epson Photo R1800 and Stylus Pro 4000. |
| V11 | Oct 2022 | Split into desktopDTF and wideDTF; multi-image handling; expanded RIP BOOST; SureColor P700/P900 drivers; Windows 11 support. |
| V11.2 | Jul 2023 | Minor optimisations and Windows security updates; new drivers including EcoTank L8050 and L18050; P800 fine-art and poster-board options in wideDTF. |
Recommended paper sizes from the V10.4 notes for XP-15000 and ET-8550 (Layout > Paper Size): A4 = 203 × 297 mm, A3 = 290 × 420 mm, A3+ = 322 × 430 mm.
Supported printers
The site publishes 22 supported-printer pages, all Epson: EcoTank L800, L805, L1800, ET-8500, ET-8550; Expression Photo HD XP-15000; Stylus Photo 1390, 1400, R1900, R2000, R2400, R3000; Stylus Pro 3800, 3880, 4800, 4880, 4900, R2880; SureColor P400, P600, P800. The full table with links is in acrorip-supported-printers.md.
The homepage lists five "recommended" printers: Epson ET-8550 and ET-8500 (from V10.3 / V11 desktopDTF), L805 and L800 (from V10.1 / V11 desktopDTF) and L1800 (from V10 / V11 desktopDTF). Epson is used because its Micro Piezo printheads push ink out mechanically rather than heating it, which suits DTG, DTF and sublimation inks.
Install, files and manuals
- Current installer: V11 / V11.2.230605 (identical files) on CNCU latest version folder. All versions: CNCU AcroRIP folder.
- Before installing a new version, uninstall the old one and delete the
C:\DTGRIPfolder. - English handbook: AcroRIP V10.3 User Manual and Usage Guide 1.0 (PDF) and Minimal System Requirement (PDF). The handbook title lags the V11 installer.
- There is no firmware: AcroRIP is a Windows program, not machine firmware. Details: drivers/acrorip-software-notes.md and drivers/acrorip-firmware-index.md.
- Windows: V10.x runs on Windows 7/8/10; V11.2 runs on Windows 7/8/10/11. The training page advises against moving older Epson setups to Windows 11 because of printer-driver issues.
- An owner who lost their download link must give the order number and place of purchase so the copy can be verified as genuine.
Support routes for existing owners
- acrorip.co.za/training — install notes and resources (digest).
- Developer manual request form: Easy Group manual form.
- Community: AcroRIP Facebook user group and the AcroRIP Q&A forum.
- Piracy: pirated copies can carry malware and are illegal; the site has a report form (acrorip.co.za/piracy).
Useful answers from the site FAQ
- Sublimation: usually no white ink is involved, so AcroRIP is not needed; a normal Epson EcoTank with the original driver, sublimation ink and sublimation paper is enough.
- Large-format printers: these come with their own RIP and cannot use AcroRIP.
- DTF vs DTG: DTF prints onto film that is then heat-pressed onto the garment; DTG prints straight onto the garment. See the explainer video.
Digested acrorip.co.za pages
AcroRIP news on sister sites: cornerstone.co.za V10.4 drivers, achievement.co.za home printers, and updating.co.za posts on V11 preorder, DTF with AcroRIP and V11 versions. These are old marketing posts; the Cold sales status above overrides any "buy now" wording in them.
Read next
- catalog/acrorip-supported-printers.md
- products/x-acrorip-desktop.md and products/x-acrorip-wide.md (full product records)
- drivers/software-support-matrix.md (which RIP goes with which AM machine)