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ONYX 21 ProductionHouse
Delivered by email
ONYX 21 ProductionHouse — Wide-Format Production RIP Software
ONYX 21 ProductionHouse is the premier wide-format RIP software for medium to high volume production environments. Built around the superior 64-bit ONYX Color Engine, it delivers high levels of automation and expert color in just a few clicks — driving grand-format, large-format and flatbed printers as well as cutters, with custom color media profiling and thousands of standard profiles included. Your activation key is delivered directly by email after purchase — no physical shipment, no dongle, instant activation. Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit).
2 RIPs · 4 printers
Active simultaneously
Windows 10 / 11
Required system
Email
Software key delivery
System requirements
Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Mac / Linux
Not compatible
File processing
Native PDF, PS, EPS & raster
Delivery
Email (activation key)
Industry-leading color and automation for wide format
ProductionHouse is specifically suited for shops that need to generate custom color media profiles and run a combination of inks and output devices. The highly automated Print > Read > Next profiling system builds professional profiles step by step, the proprietary PowerChroma™ black generation technology produces rich, neutral blacks, and automatic PANTONE®, RAL and HKS® spot color matching keeps brand colors exact across banners, posters, textiles, vehicle wraps and wall graphics.
Production runs itself: the RIP-Queue manages 2 active RIPs and 4 active printers, with hot folders, Quick Sets and job queuing automating routine tasks. Automated nesting, tiling and color correction, the ability to split multi-page documents and tiled jobs, plus job management and archiving cut turnaround dramatically. Version 21 adds the PDF Soft Proof workflow — generate RGB soft proofs on the fly or automatically via Quick Sets for visual verification before printing — and Print Label Cut Paths, which automatically add a cut path around print labels carrying important job information for repeat orders.
Key features
64-bit ONYX Color Engine
Superior color engine optimized for wide-format inkjet technologies — expert, consistent color in just a few clicks.
Custom color profiling
Highly automated Print > Read > Next profiling system to build custom media profiles, plus thousands of standard profiles included.
PowerChroma™ blacks
Proprietary black generation technology for rich, neutral, ink-efficient blacks on every media.
Spot color matching
Automatic PANTONE®, RAL and HKS® spot color matching — brand-exact color for signage, wraps and corporate work.
Automated nesting & tiling
Complete operator feature set: automated nesting, tiling, color correction, job management and archiving — plus splitting of multi-page and tiled jobs.
Workflow automation
Hot folders, Quick Sets and unattended workflows automate routine tasks — sellable prints faster, with less manual intervention.
PDF Soft Proof (v21)
Generate RGB soft proofs on the fly or automatically via Quick Sets — a quick visual reference of final output before printing.
Print Label Cut Path (v21)
Automatically adds a cut path around print labels carrying key job information — invaluable for reprints and repeat orders.
Compatibility — ONYX 21 ProductionHouse
ONYX includes a comprehensive set of drivers supporting hundreds of wide-format printers and cutters from all major manufacturers, with robust print-and-cut integration.
Printers
- HP
- Epson
- Roland
- Mimaki
- Hundreds more
Technologies
- Aqueous inkjet
- Solvent / eco-solvent
- UV flatbeds
- Grand format (option)
Cutters
- Print-and-cut workflow
- Contour cutting
- Precise registration
Applications
- Banners & posters
- Signage & decals
- Vehicle wraps
- Textile & wall graphics
Frequently asked questions
Is the ONYX 21 ProductionHouse software key sent physically?
No. The ONYX 21 activation key is sent by email only. You receive your software key directly in your inbox after the order is confirmed — no postal shipment, no dongle, no physical item.
How long does it take to receive my activation key?
Usually within a few minutes after order confirmation. If there is a delay, please check your spam folder.
Is ONYX 21 ProductionHouse compatible with Mac?
No. ONYX 21 ProductionHouse runs exclusively on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). It is not compatible with macOS or Linux.
How many printers can ONYX 21 ProductionHouse drive?
The RIP-Queue supports 2 active RIPs and 4 active printers simultaneously, with drivers covering hundreds of wide-format printer and cutter models — aqueous inkjet, solvent, UV flatbeds and more (grand format available as an option).
What is new in ONYX 21?
ONYX 21 introduces the PDF Soft Proof workflow — RGB soft proofs generated on the fly or automated through Quick Sets for visual verification before printing — and Print Label Cut Path, which automatically adds a cut path around print labels containing important job information for future reprints.
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