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TECH TIPS

Tech Tip: Modifying the Substrate/Preview Color in Color Byte Rip 10

Dcs TipsDec142016Michael Perrelli

The default substrate/preview color in Color Byte Rip 10 is set to white, which allows the user to preview the majority of the colors in their artwork. If however, the…

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Tech Tip: Removing White Backgrounds from Raster Images

Dcs TipsOct202016Michael Perrelli

GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available in Color Byte V10. Operators and designers can now use the powerful tools found in GIMP to edit artwork directly in the Front…

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Tech Tip: 4K Displays & Monitors

Dcs TipsJul262016Michael Perrelli

With 4K displays, users often scale up their text to make it easier to read. This easy Tech Tip shows you how to adjust the display settings to prevent the…

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Tech Tip: Adding a Stroke

Dcs TipsApr072016Michael Perrelli

Adding a stroke or outline, to an object, text, or shape in Color Byte can add a design element to your art file that may have been lacking. This month’s…

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Tech Tip: Creating a Custom Template in RIP 9

Dcs TipsFeb112016Michael Perrelli

A custom template contains a specific number of “slots,” each of a given width and height. The slots are placeholders into which a received job is placed. Not only can…

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Tech Tip: Adhesion Promoter Recommendations

Dcs TipsJan072016Michael Perrelli

Some materials require the application of an adhesion promoter prior to printing. When required, the application of the adhesion promoter will help strengthen the bond between the ink and the…

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Tech Tip: Understanding Print Modes

Dcs TipsNov302015Michael Perrelli

There are many print modes to choose from in the Direct Jet device packages. Choosing the right print mode is essential for obtaining the desired output. Most print modes follow…

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Tech Tip: Using Hot Folders

Dcs TipsNov122015Michael Perrelli

What is a Hot Folder? A hot folder is a specific directory that the queue will monitor for new design files. When a design file is placed in the hot…

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Tech Tip: Properly Cancelling a Print Job

Dcs TipsOct282015directcolorsys

Click here to download a printable PDF of this Tech Tip. Should it be necessary to suddenly stop a job, use the following steps to cancel the job in a…

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Tech Tip: Printing Spot Black

Dcs TipsOct032015Michael Perrelli

By default, the print modes in the Color Byte RIP are setup to convert any black and/or grey to a process color. To achieve this, all four colors (CMYK) are…

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