Overdrive

Overdrive is a tool especially designed for those who want to obtain high-quality color output from their images using a PostScript Raster Image Processor (RIP). With it you can benefit from accurate proofing on any inkjet device and compatibility with any paper is provided by default.

Whether you’re new to the printing world or have some experience, Overdrive makes things equally simple. It displays a comprehensive interface which makes it easy to access all its features, configure settings and overlook printing tasks.

The main window contains a tool panel from where you can choose the printer you want, load an environment, as well as access and setup the print process. Lists for pending and completed lists are also made available and they contain information about the job’s name, status, number of copies, dimensions, file type and size.

When it comes to printing through Overdrive, it’s all very straightforward, unless you really lack basic technical and theoretical knowledge.

If you want to take a look under the hood, Overdrive comes with accurate CMYK proofing, Pantone color matching, integrated layouts, full PostScript and Raster file support and ICC profiles.

This means that Overdrive can handle just about any format you send at it, TIFF, PDF, PS, JPG, EPS, DCS, BMP and so on. Moreover, ICC profiles come separate for CMYK, RGB and Grayscale images. The application uses RGB output profiles which grants it, and you, the freedom to use any paper regardless of its manufacturer.

To wrap it up, though there is a lot more to mention in the details, it’s safe to say that if you're looking to take one step closer to professional printing, or if you're already a professional and want to see how much you can improve a print, the you can try Overdrive.