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Chapter 1: Introduction

This is the user manual for the Windows BLL Generator. This product is used to generate platform and application independent BLL files that can be used for imaging on remote Lasergraphics film recorders.

Windows BLL Generator supports PCs running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT 5.0.

This chapter explains the features of the Windows BLL Generator.

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Contents Windows BLL Generator Technical Support Department +1-949-753-8292 Lasergraphics BBS 949Acknowledgements Contents Reference Printing your first imagePrinciple of Operation Uninstalling Tips and TricksAppendix a Specifications Glossary Index71 Introduction Required Software What You NeedRequired Hardware About this Guide What’s new Windows BLL Generator Features High-ResolutionVarious Output Types Slides TransparenciesTrue Color Easy to Use and Highly CompatibleExpress Setup Installing Windows BLL Generator Installing BLL Generator from the Web SiteSoftware Installation Running setup Adding a BLL-Generator ∙ Select Add generatorSoftware Installation Printing your first image Start-Programs-Accessories-Wordpad Printing from an ApplicationPrinting your first Image Printing your first Image Printing your first Image Viewing a BLL Principle of Operation IntroductionPrinciple of Operation Printing from Windows on a PC without Film Recorder Here is a diagram showing how thisworks Important Concepts ResolutionDevice Dots Image Resolution Approx. DPI Color Fidelity Text Bitmaps and ObjectsGraphics Which Applications Create Bitmaps or Objects BitmapsObjects BothPrinter Settings ReferenceOrientation and Paper Size Film Type Non-LFC based Film TypesLFC-based Film Types Use Kodacolor 100 withUse Ektachrome 100 4x5 with Use Ektachrome 100 120/220 withBackground Color ScalingMinimum Exposure Time Color BalanceContrast Gamma Using the Windows 95/98 driver Printer settings in Windows 95/98Reference Using the Windows 95/98 Driver Color balance and gamma correction Miscellaneous options Reference Changing the Default Printer Settings in Windows 95/98 Using the Windows NT driver Printer settings in Windows NTUsing the Windows NT Driver Reference Storing Changed Settings Changing the Default Printer Settings in Windows NT Managing BLL-Generators Adding a BLL-GeneratorChanging Destination Path Deleting a BLL-GeneratorModifying Driver Options Uninstalling When to use the UninstallerHow to use the Uninstaller Tips and Tricks Open Start-Settings-Printers Specific ApplicationsAdobe Type Manager ATM Arts & LettersCorelDRAW Freelance Graphics for Windows VerFreelance Graphics PersuasionPhotoStyler Word, WriteAppendix a Specifications ∙ LFR-XResolution Film Recorder Supported OperatingEnvironment Image Enhancements FontsOutput Problems Glossary GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index IndexIndex