In the world of high-pressure printing, catching a mistake on a digital screen is inexpensive; catching it after thousands of meters of substrate have been wasted is a catastrophe. What is Esko Bitmap Viewer?

: Load two different files (e.g., a new version vs. an approved one) to highlight differences in content or trapping.

Esko Bitmap Viewer reads the specific screening information (LPI, angles, dot shapes) used in flexography and offset printing. It allows the operator to see exactly how the RIP has interpreted vector curves. A smooth curve in a vector file becomes a jagged stair-step in a bitmap; the viewer ensures these steps are within acceptable tolerance for the printing resolution.

between the Bitmap Viewer and the Automation Engine Viewer to see which fits your workflow better? Bitmap Viewer 22.03 User Guide - Esko

If you're interested in trying out Bitmap Viewer Esko, you can download a free trial version from the Esko website. The trial version allows you to explore the software's features and capabilities for a limited time.

: Compare your print simulation file against screened separations to ensure text hasn't shifted or dropped out during the RIP process.