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Importing Vector vs. Bitmap Files

A vector-based file is a file such as an EPS which can be grouped, ungrouped, and broken apart into a number of separate objects. These objects can be individually sized, deleted, or repositioned. Vector files are generally created in programs such as Adobe® Illustrator® or Corel Draw™ and are beneficial in that they can be edited and greatly enlarged or reduced within PressPrint without sacrificing any image quality or resolution.

The draw back is that vector files include graphics only. So, if you have a photographic image within your label design, the photo will not be considered a vector object and may not import into PressPrint along with the rest of the vector- based graphics. To overcome this issue, you can import the vector-based graphics and the photographic image separately, then basically reassemble your label design within PressPrint. An easier way, however, is to simply import such a label design as a bitmap file format.

A bitmap file is a file such as a TIFF or JPEG which cannot be broken apart into separate objects. Instead, when an image is saved or exported in a bitmap format, it becomes a single, solid object. A bitmap file is beneficial in that it provides an easy way to import nearly any type of label design from nearly any type of program, without losing any of the label's design elements. The only draw back to bitmap images, however, is that they cannot be easily edited like a vector-based image, and will slightly degrade in quality if significantly enlarged.

Show Bitmaps Outlines / Show Reduced Bitmaps

Since bitmap images are saved as one solid object, they tend to have a file size slightly larger than that of a vector-based graphic. This means that more system resources may be required by such files causing your computer to slow down. To avoid this, PressPrint provides two options called "Show Bitmaps Outlines" and "Show Reduced Bitmaps" under the View menu. The Show Bitmaps Outlines option makes bitmaps appear as a simple box outline on screen. This conserves system resources and greatly increases the speed of your system when working with bitmaps. The Show Reduced Bitmaps option conserves slightly less system resources, but allows bitmaps to remain on screen by displaying them at a reduced resolution.

To utilize either of these options, simply import your bitmap label design and place a cut line around it as usual. Then, before duplicating the image, click on the View menu and select either Show Bitmaps Outlines or Show Reduced Bitmaps. All bitmaps will be displayed accordingly as long as either option is selected. To return to normal display mode, simply deselect the option.

Purge Undo

Another option which will enhance the speed of PressPrint is the Purge Undo option of the Edit menu. Selecting this option from time to time will clear the memory of PressPrint's Undo feature, thereby freeing up more memory for PressPrint's more immediate functions. Note that once the undo memory has been purged, you will not be able to undo any actions done prior to the purge.

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Contents Digital label and decal press Trademark Acknowledgements For Users in the United States Table of Contents Index Introduction HOW Your Press WorksSpecial Features Dye-SublimationSafety Precautions Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Getting Started Choosing a Good LocationAbout Moisture Condensation Unpacking and Inspection Identifying the PartsControl Panel LCD Display Cancel Cutting Pressure Removing the Ribbon Cartridge and Blade Holder Installing the Blade Holder Installing the Media Input Assembly Installing the Media Output Assembly Applying Power Ribbon and Print Media IntroductionAbout Ribbons Loading Ribbon Into the Ribbon Cartridge Placing the Ribbon Cartridge Into the Printer About Print Media Loading the Print Media Roll Into the Press Open the Media Input Assembly Cover Cover Release Button Print Pressure Bracket Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual ??? Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Ribbons Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Connecting the Press Running the Self TestSelf Test Example Connecting the USB-TO-PARALLEL Interface Cable Select CD-ROM Drive and click Next Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver For Windows Installing the Windows Printer DriverDigital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Setting UP the Windows 98/ ME Printer Driver Paper Size Dither Mode Write Direct to Port Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows Installing PressprintAbout Pressprint Using Pressprint Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Printing to Your Press Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Helpful Pressprint Hints Importing Vector vs. Bitmap Files Aligning Objects Anti-Aliasing Creating Serialized Labels Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Printing Multiple Spot Color Labels Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Maintenance Cleaning the Print HeadSupplies Required Cleaning the Presss Case Cleaning the Inside of the PressCleaning the Platen Roller Clearing a Ribbon JAM Clearing a Minor Print Media JAMClearing a Major Print Media JAM Replacing the Cutter BladeBlade Holder Cutter Arm Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Printer Ribbon JAM Wrong Ribbon Ribbon Type Paper Core Rotation Error Ribbon Sensor Error Cutter Paper Loading Error Cutter Targets Center Biased to the right Print job rasterizes, but the press doesnt print Symptoms Cut line is not centered on the printed object Areas of my prints are scrambled or look like bar codes Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Printing SpeedEMC Appendix a CENTRONICS-TYPE Parallel InterfaceDigital Label Press 3 User’s Manual Index Print pressure bracket 26, 29 Printer cleaning kit 65, 66
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