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Category: Dcs Tips

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Tech Tip: 7200z Start Point Calculator

July 13, 2018Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments
This calculator allows you to print in a specific location and/or repeat print location on a cylindrical object by providing a “Start Point Value” you can use to position your...

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

December 14, 2016Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Removing White Backgrounds from Raster Images

October 20, 2016Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: 4K Displays & Monitors

July 26, 2016Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Adding a Stroke

April 7, 2016Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Creating a Custom Template in RIP 9

February 11, 2016Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Adhesion Promoter Recommendations

January 7, 2016Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Understanding Print Modes

November 30, 2015Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Using Hot Folders

November 12, 2015Michael PerrelliDcs TipsNo comments

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…

Tech Tip: Properly Cancelling a Print Job

October 28, 2015directcolorsysDcs TipsNo comments

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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