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Category: Dcs Tips

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UV53 – Preventative Maintenance

September 21, 2022Adam TourvilleDcs Tips, Uncategorized

Read below to learn more about the importance of following the written maintenance of the UV53.  Save yourself time and money by reading the document and letting us know if…

Tech Tip: Preventing Printhead Failure – Jigs

July 29, 2022Adam TourvilleDcs Tips, Uncategorized
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Tech Tip: 7200z Start Point Calculator

July 13, 2018Michael PerrelliDcs Tips
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 Tips

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 Tips

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 Tips

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 Tips

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 Tips

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 Tips

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 Tips

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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