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Tech Tip: Adhesion Promoter Recommendations

January 7, 2016DCS MarketingDcs 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, 2015DCS MarketingDcs 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…

Tech Tip: Using Hot Folders

November 12, 2015DCS MarketingDcs Tips

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, 2015Dev SupportDcs Tips

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…

Tech Tip: Printing Spot Black

October 3, 2015DCS MarketingDcs Tips

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…

Tech Tip: Creating Custom Colors & Palettes in Color Byte

September 28, 2015Dev SupportDcs Tips

Adding New Colors to the Palette Color Byte opens with a default palette. However, users may want to design their own palettes with colors they frequently use. The first step…

Tech Tip: Increasing White Ink Density

September 3, 2015DCS MarketingDcs Tips

From time to time, a specific application may require an increase or decrease in the amount of white ink that is printed in a given pass. If a print mode…

Tech Tip: Installing the EasyCyl Cylindrical Adapter

August 28, 2015Dev SupportDcs Tips

Note: Conical printing over large areas using an inkjet scanning head is not possible and will result in poor print quality. The cylindrical adapter has been designed to lift or…

Tech Tip: Producing ADA-Compliant/Braille Signs for California

August 28, 2015Dev SupportDcs Tips

Since the enactment of Title 24, California has had its own set of standards for Braille signs. Specifically, the state has unique requirements for Braille dot and cell spacing. These…

Tech Tip: Manually Installing Third-Party Application Plug-Ins

July 20, 2015Dev SupportDcs Tips

  During the initial installation of Color Byte, the installer will automatically install third-party (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw) plug-ins if those applications are found on the PC at…

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