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Polaroid BLL Generator manual What You Need, Required Hardware, Required Software, Introduction

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What You Need

You need the following hardware and software to run Windows BLL Generator:

Required Hardware

∙Any IBM® PC compatible machine with a 486 processor or better, Pentium or better recommended.

∙16 MB of memory when running Windows 95/98 and 32 MB when running Windows NT. More memory may be required for complex images or images that contain large bitmaps.

∙Minimum 4 megabytes of disk space for Windows BLL Generator programs plus additional storage for images. The amount of additional storage required depends on the type of images. Simple presentation slides will take between 100 kilobytes to 2 megabytes, complex and high- resolution slides run from 5 megabytes up to 630 megabytes for a true color uncompressible 16000 line resolution image. Generally, 100 megabytes free disk space will be plenty.

Required Software

∙Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows NT 5.0 operating system.

∙A Windows application that can print to a Windows printer driver.

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Polaroid BLL Generator manual What You Need, Required Hardware, Required Software, Introduction

Contents

User Guide Windows BLL GeneratorLasergraphics BBS 949 Technical Support Department: +1-949-753-8292Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsChapter 2: Express Setup ContentsChapter 3: Software Installation ContentsChapter 4: Printing your first image 6 ContentsChapter 5: Principle of Operation Chapter 6: ReferenceChapter 7: Uninstalling Chapter 8: Tips and TricksContents Appendix A: Specifications 8 ContentsGlossary Index71 Introduction Chapter 1: IntroductionRequired Hardware What You NeedRequired Software 10 IntroductionAbout this Guide About this Guide12 Introduction What’s newHigh-Resolution Windows BLL Generator Features35mm resolution 120/220/4x5 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 OperationImage Resolution ResolutionImportant Concepts Device32 Principle of Operation Color FidelityGraphics Bitmaps and ObjectsText Important ConceptsBitmaps Which Applications Create Bitmaps or ObjectsObjects BothPrinter Settings Printer SettingsChapter 6: Reference ResolutionRelative resolution ResolutionOrientation and Paper Size 0.25Non-LFCbased Film Types Film TypeUse Ektachrome 100 35mm with Use Polachrome withUse Kodacolor 100 with LFC-basedFilm TypesUse Ektachrome 100 4x5 with Use Ektachrome 100 120/220 withScaling Background ColorMinimum Exposure Time Color Balance40 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 selecting Properties’->’Details’->’Setup’ Selecting Start->Settings->Printersright-clickingon the film recorder Using the Windows 95/98 DriverUsing 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 Settings52 Reference selecting Document Defaults…Selecting Start->Settings->Printers right-clickingon the film recorderManaging 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 TricksSpecific Applications 1.Open Start->Settings->PrintersAdobe Type Manager ATM Arts & LettersFreelance Graphics for Windows Ver CorelDRAWFreelance Graphics PersuasionPhotoStyler Word, Write62 Tips and Tricks Specifications Appendix A: Specifications64 Specifications Resolution Film RecorderSupported Operating EnvironmentOutput 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