A hardware -software combination that converts a vector image into a bit-mapped image. All PostScript printers contain a RIP that converts the PostScript commands into bit-mapped pages that the printer can output.
RASTER IMAGE PROCESSOR (RIP)
Meaning of RASTER IMAGE PROCESSOR (RIP) in English
DAX English glossary of key connectivity terms. Английский глоссарий основных терминов по коммуникациям DAX. 2012