Common CorelDRAW tasks | Epson 4450 specification

Common CorelDRAW tasks continued

Sizing images

There are many ways to resize an object in CorelDRAW. You can click and drag the selection handles around the object

by using the pick tool.

Property bar

Object	Object	Scale	Non-proportional
position			scaling/sizing
	size	factor
on page			ratio

Selection

handles

You change the dimensions of an object proportionally by preserving its aspect ratio. You can size an object’s dimensions by specifying values or changing the object directly. Scaling changes an object’s dimensions by a specified percentage. You can change an object’s anchor point from its centre to any of its eight selection handles.

You can also click on the object you wish to re-size and type in the object size box. If you lock the non-proportional scaling/ sizing ratio the width and height of the object will scale/size in proportion. If you un-lock it, you can make the object any size you wish.

Duplicating objects

There are a couple of ways you can duplicate objects on CorelDRAW. The easiest but not that accurate in terms of plotting your design out is to select the object with the

pick tool, then press CTRL+D. You can then place the image manually on the layout screen.

The accurate way to duplicate objects is to use the Transformation docker window. Click on Arrange > Transformations > Position. The Transformation docker window

will pop up on the right hand side in CorelDRAW. When you select an object the Position, relative position and the apply buttons will illuminate. The example on the right shows an object which is selected and ready to be duplicated. To increase or decrease the horizontal positioning enter the size or click the up/down arrows. This function specifies the duplication distance from the original object.

The relative position option is there to select where you want the duplicated object to appear. On the example I have selected the duplicate to appear on the left of the original object. Now click 'Apply To Duplicate' to duplicate the object(s).

From the transformation docker window you can also select Rotate, Scale and mirror,

Size and skew.

Sublimation printable's hints and tips

Some sublimation printable's (substrates) have a protective coating on which must be removed before pressing. The most common of these is the desk clocks, all pre-cut metal, hardboard placemat's and coasters. Also check other plastic products for coatings.

Ensure the substrate is facing up when placed on the heat press and the transfer is face down onto it. If this is not done you will get a faded or no image transferred to the substrate.

Sublimation mugs differ in time and temperature depending which mug you are using. All times and temperatures below are based on the Xpres Mug Press 2000.

XP5013 Coated ceramic mugs - Time 3min 30sec at 200°c (increase time to 4min 30sec for top to bottom mug printing). XP5011 Colour change mugs - Time 3min 30sec at 190°c (increase time to 4min 30sec for top to bottom mug printing). XP5015 Coated metallic mugs - Time 3min 30sec at 200°c (increase time to 4min 30sec for top to bottom mug printing). XP5014 Coated porcelain mugs - Time 3min 30 sec at 200°c (top to bottom is not recommended for this type of mug).

XP5013 and XP5014 are dishwasher safe.

Tip: Refer to the Xpres sublimation printables wall chart or product information sheets for times and temperatures for other products.

4450 specifications

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