March 1998 1-1
1. Introduction The Kodak Professional
8657 thermal printer export
module for Adobe Photoshop software and Kodak Digital
Science calibration utility software for Macintosh and
Microsoft windows (export module) allows you to print from
within Adobe Photoshop (Photoshop) using the Kodak
Professional 8657 thermal printer (8657 printer). This
guide assumes that you are an experienced computer user
who understands how to install software applications.
If you have questions about the 8657 thermal printer, the
retailer where you purchased the printer may be able to
answer them. You can also visit the Kodak Web site at
http://www.Kodak.com.
To download the most recent export module, access the
Kodak Web site and use the path: Service & Support/
Download Software and Drivers for KODAK Products/Dye
Sub Printer Drivers and Calibration Software.
The export module is a plug-in for Photoshop, an image
editing program. Since the export module runs from within
Photoshop, you can use Photoshop’s image processing
functions before you print.
The export module allows you to:
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Scale an image
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Reprint the last image sent to the printer
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Print in landscape or portrait mode
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Apply print sharpening
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Specify printer tables to perform custom
color rendering
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Specify XtraLife ribbon to protect prints
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Center an image on the page
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Create a mirror image