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Polaroid BLL Generator manual Principle of Operation

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BLLs and other image files should be placed into dropbox directories that are serviced automatically by a PC with WinRascol. If dropbox directories are not accessible, BLL and other image files can be copiedto a disk and later added to WinRascol on the PC with a film recorder.

NOTE: Image files in dropbox directories will be automatically deleted after they are printed.

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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 OperationChapter 7: Uninstalling Chapter 8: Tips and TricksContents Appendix A: Specifications 8 ContentsGlossary Index71 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 resolutionTrue Color Easy to Use and Highly Compatible14 Introduction Express Setup Chapter 2: Express SetupInstalling Windows BLL Generator Installing BLL Generator from the Web Site16 Express Setup Software Installation Chapter 3: Software Installation18 Software Installation Running setupAdding a BLL-Generator ∙Select Add generatorAdding a BLL-generator19 The following dialog is displayed 20 Software InstallationPrinting your first Image Chapter 4: Printing your first imageStart->Programs->Accessories->Wordpad Printing from an Application22 Printing your first Image 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 BLLChapter 5: Principle of Operation IntroductionIntroduction 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 Printer settings in Windows 95/98Using the Windows 95/98 Driver 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 recorderUsing the Windows NT driver Printer settings in Windows NT48 Reference 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 Adding a BLL-GeneratorManaging BLL Generators Changing Destination Path Deleting a BLL-Generator54 Reference Managing BLL Generators Modifying Driver OptionsChapter 7: Uninstalling When to use the UninstallerWhen 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 GraphicsPhotoStyler Word, Write62 Tips and Tricks 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