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Polaroid BLL Generator manual What’s new, Introduction

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What’s new

Windows BLL Generator replaces Windows BLL Generator 3.15 for Windows 95 and WinRascol 3.15 for Windows NT. Major parts of Windows BLL Generator 3.15 were rewritten to increase performance, simplify its use, and take advantage of new features of Windows 95 and Windows NT.

Windows BLL Generator offers these advantages over previous versions:

∙One package supports Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0/5.0

∙Simple installation

∙Same installation and interface on Windows NT and Windows 95/98

∙Installation from hard drive or network

∙Long filenames supported

∙BLLs can be previewed

∙A new high-compression BLL format generates smaller BLLs

Note: Windows 3.1x is not supported by Windows BLL Generator. Windows BLL Generator

3.15 is the last version to support Windows 3.1x.

Note: LFR and LFR+ type film recorders are not supported in Windows BLL Generator. WinRascol 4.0 will continue to service this film recorder type.

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Contents

User Guide Windows BLL GeneratorLasergraphics BBS 949 Technical Support Department: +1-949-753-8292Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsContents ContentsChapter 2: Express Setup Chapter 3: Software InstallationChapter 6: Reference 6 ContentsChapter 4: Printing your first image Chapter 5: Principle of OperationContents Chapter 7: UninstallingChapter 8: Tips and Tricks Glossary Index71 Appendix A: Specifications8 Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction10 Introduction What You NeedRequired Hardware Required SoftwareAbout this Guide About this Guide12 Introduction What’s new120/220/4x5 resolution Windows BLL Generator FeaturesHigh-Resolution 35mm resolution14 Introduction True ColorEasy to Use and Highly Compatible Express Setup Chapter 2: Express Setup16 Express Setup Installing Windows BLL GeneratorInstalling BLL Generator from the Web Site Software Installation Chapter 3: Software Installation18 Software Installation Running setupAdding a BLL-generator19 Adding a BLL-Generator∙Select Add generator The following dialog is displayed 20 Software InstallationPrinting your first Image Chapter 4: Printing your first image22 Printing your first Image Start->Programs->Accessories->WordpadPrinting from an Application Printing your first Image Selectthe BLL Generator in the Name field∙Press OK 24 Printing your first ImagePrinting your first Image 26 Printing your first Image Viewing a BLLIntroduction Chapter 5: Principle of OperationIntroduction 28 Principle of Operation Introduction ∙Create the images with the applicationHere is a diagram showing how thisworks 30 Principle of OperationDevice ResolutionImage Resolution Important Concepts32 Principle of Operation Color FidelityImportant Concepts Bitmaps and ObjectsGraphics TextBoth Which Applications Create Bitmaps or ObjectsBitmaps ObjectsResolution Printer SettingsPrinter Settings Chapter 6: Reference0.25 ResolutionRelative resolution Orientation and Paper SizeUse Polachrome with Film TypeNon-LFCbased Film Types Use Ektachrome 100 35mm withUse Ektachrome 100 120/220 with LFC-basedFilm TypesUse Kodacolor 100 with Use Ektachrome 100 4x5 withColor Balance Background ColorScaling Minimum Exposure Time40 Reference Contrast GammaUsing the Windows 95/98 Driver Using the Windows 95/98 driverPrinter settings in Windows 95/98 This is the printer settings dialog in Windows 42 Reference∙Orientation selects the image orientation Using the Windows 95/98 Driver44 Reference Color balance and gamma correctionUsing the Windows 95/98 Driver Miscellaneous options46 Reference Using the Windows 95/98 Driver Selecting Start->Settings->Printersselecting Properties’->’Details’->’Setup’ right-clickingon the film recorder48 Reference Using the Windows NT driverPrinter settings in Windows NT The printer settings dialog looks like this Using the Windows NT Driver50 Reference Using the Windows NT Driver Storing Changed Settingsright-clickingon the film recorder selecting Document Defaults…52 Reference Selecting Start->Settings->PrintersManaging BLL Generators Managing BLL-GeneratorsAdding a BLL-Generator 54 Reference Changing Destination PathDeleting a BLL-Generator Managing BLL Generators Modifying Driver OptionsWhen to use the Uninstaller Chapter 7: UninstallingWhen to use the Uninstaller 58 Uninstalling WinRascol How to use the UninstallerTips and Tricks Chapter 8: Tips and TricksArts & Letters 1.Open Start->Settings->PrintersSpecific Applications Adobe Type Manager ATMPersuasion CorelDRAWFreelance Graphics for Windows Ver Freelance Graphics62 Tips and Tricks PhotoStylerWord, Write Specifications Appendix A: SpecificationsEnvironment Resolution Film Recorder64 Specifications Supported OperatingOutput Problems Glossary GlossaryLFC file See Lasergraphics Film Calibration file 68 GlossaryGlossary TARGA A popular bitmap file format for PCsIndex IndexLFC files, Polachrome, Polaroid 339, 72 Index