

The bitmap is then sent to a printing device for output. It produces a raster image also known as a bitmap from a page description language such as PostScript, Portable Document Format, XPS or another bitmap of higher or lower resolution than the output device. Technically speaking, a RIP is software used in a printing workflow. If your artwork does not have a translator for its trip through the printer, the final result could be very unexpected and costly.

If you were to travel to China without knowing Chinese you would need a translator to communicate with the locals. The computer language needs to be translated to the printer language so the final print matches what is on the computer screen. A computer and printer speak different languages.
