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Polaroid BLL Generator manual Introduction

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This is the user manual for the Windows BLL Generator. This product is used to generate platform and application independent BLL files that can be used for imaging on remote Lasergraphics film recorders.

Windows BLL Generator supports PCs running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT 5.0.

This chapter explains the features of the Windows BLL Generator.

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Polaroid BLL Generator manual Introduction

Contents

Windows BLL Generator User GuideTechnical Support Department: +1-949-753-8292 Lasergraphics BBS 949Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsContents Chapter 2: Express SetupChapter 3: Software Installation Contents6 Contents Chapter 4: Printing your first imageChapter 5: Principle of Operation Chapter 6: ReferenceContents Chapter 7: UninstallingChapter 8: Tips and Tricks Glossary Index71 Appendix A: Specifications8 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction IntroductionWhat You Need Required HardwareRequired Software 10 IntroductionAbout this Guide About this GuideWhat’s new 12 IntroductionWindows BLL Generator Features High-Resolution35mm resolution 120/220/4x5 resolution14 Introduction True ColorEasy to Use and Highly Compatible Chapter 2: Express Setup Express Setup16 Express Setup Installing Windows BLL GeneratorInstalling BLL Generator from the Web Site Chapter 3: Software Installation Software InstallationRunning setup 18 Software InstallationAdding a BLL-generator19 Adding a BLL-Generator∙Select Add generator 20 Software Installation The following dialog is displayedChapter 4: Printing your first image Printing your first Image22 Printing your first Image Start->Programs->Accessories->WordpadPrinting from an Application Selectthe BLL Generator in the Name field Printing your first Image24 Printing your first Image ∙Press OKPrinting your first Image Viewing a BLL 26 Printing your first ImageIntroduction Chapter 5: Principle of OperationIntroduction 28 Principle of Operation ∙Create the images with the application Introduction30 Principle of Operation Here is a diagram showing how thisworksResolution Image ResolutionImportant Concepts DeviceColor Fidelity 32 Principle of OperationBitmaps and Objects GraphicsText Important ConceptsWhich Applications Create Bitmaps or Objects BitmapsObjects BothPrinter Settings Printer SettingsChapter 6: Reference ResolutionResolution Relative resolutionOrientation and Paper Size 0.25Film Type Non-LFCbased Film TypesUse Ektachrome 100 35mm with Use Polachrome withLFC-basedFilm Types Use Kodacolor 100 withUse Ektachrome 100 4x5 with Use Ektachrome 100 120/220 withBackground Color ScalingMinimum Exposure Time Color BalanceContrast Gamma 40 ReferenceUsing the Windows 95/98 Driver Using the Windows 95/98 driverPrinter settings in Windows 95/98 42 Reference This is the printer settings dialog in WindowsUsing the Windows 95/98 Driver ∙Orientation selects the image orientationColor balance and gamma correction 44 ReferenceMiscellaneous options Using the Windows 95/98 Driver46 Reference Selecting Start->Settings->Printers selecting Properties’->’Details’->’Setup’right-clickingon the film recorder Using the Windows 95/98 Driver48 Reference Using the Windows NT driverPrinter settings in Windows NT Using the Windows NT Driver The printer settings dialog looks like this50 Reference Storing Changed Settings Using the Windows NT Driverselecting Document Defaults… 52 ReferenceSelecting Start->Settings->Printers right-clickingon the film recorderManaging BLL Generators Managing BLL-GeneratorsAdding a BLL-Generator 54 Reference Changing Destination PathDeleting a BLL-Generator Modifying Driver Options Managing BLL GeneratorsWhen to use the Uninstaller Chapter 7: UninstallingWhen to use the Uninstaller How to use the Uninstaller 58 Uninstalling WinRascolChapter 8: Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks1.Open Start->Settings->Printers Specific ApplicationsAdobe Type Manager ATM Arts & LettersCorelDRAW Freelance Graphics for Windows VerFreelance Graphics Persuasion62 Tips and Tricks PhotoStylerWord, Write Appendix A: Specifications SpecificationsResolution Film Recorder 64 SpecificationsSupported Operating EnvironmentOutput Problems Glossary Glossary68 Glossary LFC file See Lasergraphics Film Calibration fileTARGA A popular bitmap file format for PCs GlossaryIndex Index72 Index LFC files, Polachrome, Polaroid 339,