Getting Started Guide

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introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

let’s get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

installing and starting the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

installing the program on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

running the program from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

overview of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

choosing a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

overview of main window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

contacting hp customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

hp support web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

hp support email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

hp support by phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

quilting web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

creating a story label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

selecting a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

adding borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

adding images and clip art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

hp custom quilt label kit

getting started

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hp custom quilt label kit getting started contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 let’s get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 installing and starting the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 installing the program on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 running the program from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 overview of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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adding text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 saving your label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 printing your label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 creating a matching gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 step 1: create the front and back of your gift card . . . . . . .18 selecting a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 adding backgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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let’s get started To learn the basics of using the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit, spend a few minutes following our instructions and creating the projects in this guide. This is the fastest way to become acquainted with the software so you can start creating your own designs right away! Here’s what you’ll do: Note: If Setup does not start automatically, open Windows Explorer, locate and double-click the letter for your CD-ROM drive, then double-click Setup.exe. 2.
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running the program from the CD-ROM Windows We’ve shown some of the ready-made designs below, along with descriptive names of the templates we used, so you can find the template that best suits your interests. 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Setup starts automatically. Note: If Setup does not start automatically, open Windows Explorer, locate and double-click the letter for your CD-ROM drive, then double-click Setup.exe. 2. Click Run from CD-ROM. Macintosh 1.
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overview of main window The main window displays the most common features in convenient locations so you can quickly start creating designs. 5. Work Area: This is where you will add images and text to create your labels, gift cards, and custom designs. This area is a scaled representation of your printable page. Objects will print larger than they’re shown. 6. Placeholders: Drag and drop images, phrases, clip art, borders, and backgrounds into these boxes.
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contacting hp customer care hp support by phone The HP Customer Care Center provides expert advice on using and solving problems with your HP Custom Quilt Label Kit software. Within the free support period, HP provides telephone support free of charge. However, standard phone company charges apply.
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creating a story label Let’s create this Story Label. selecting a template 1. To start the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit, follow the instructions on page 6. If the program is already open, click the New button. 2. In the next screen, select Story Label portrait and click OK. You see the selected template in the work area on the right. 3. Click this box in the upper right corner to maximize your work space. This will make the window larger. adding borders Borders are a nice way to add pizzazz to your designs.
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adding images and clip art tip: 1. Click the Images tab. Notice the dashed line around the outside edges of the template. This is a 1/4” seam allowance, which you can use as a guide as you’re placing objects. 2. Make sure Celestial is selected in the Images Theme list. 3. Click repeatedly on the single right arrow to find the image shown here. The dashed line will be printed so you can use it as a guide for folding and sewing the fabric.
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saving your label tip: Changes you make in the Text Controls area apply to the entire text box. Create separate text boxes to vary the text styles. 5. Click and drag the text box until you see the resizing handles. Then use the resizing handles to make the text fit inside the border, as shown. 6. Click the Add Text button. 1. Click the Save button. 2. Create a new folder on your hard drive and name it, “My Labels and Cards.” 3. For a file name, use “astronomy story label.” 4. Click Save.
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1. Load plain paper into the paper tray of your inkjet printer first to test the results. Then print on fabric sheets when you're ready. 2. Follow these steps: Windows 2. In the next screen, select Gift Card Side Fold outside and click OK. You see the selected template in the design area. Notice the labels for the Back and Front of the card. a. Click the Print button. adding backgrounds b. Click the Change Settings button. 1. Click the Backgrounds tab. c. Click the Properties button. 2.
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adding images adding text 1. Click the Images tab. Now, let’s add text to the front of your card. 2. From the Images Theme list, select Celestial. 1. Click the Add Text button. 3. Click and drag the image shown to the right (front) side of the card until you see a green highlight. Then release the mouse button. 2. Type, “Happy Birthday, Dad!” 4. Use the resizing handles on the outer corners of the image to resize it, as shown. 1 3 A text box appears. 3.
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saving the front and back of your gift card adding clip art 1. Click the Save button. 1. Click the Clip Art tab. 2. Go to the folder you created earlier called “My Labels and Cards.” 3. For a file name, use “astronomy card outside.” 4. Click Save. 2. From the Clip Art Theme list, select Celestial. 3. Click and drag the star to the right side of the card until you see a green highlight. Then release the mouse button. Position it as shown.
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adding text saving the inside of your gift card Now, let’s add text to the inside of your card using a phrase. 1. Click the Save button. 1. Click the Phrases tab. 2. Go to the folder you created earlier called “My Labels and Cards.” 2. From the Phrases Theme list, select Celestial. 3. For a file name, use “astronomy card inside.” 3. Click and drag the “Keep Shining” phrase into the right side of the card until you see a green highlight. Then release the mouse button. 4. Click Save.
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1. Load plain paper into the paper tray of your inkjet printer first to test the results. Then print on card stock or other paper for your gift card when you’re ready. 2. Open the design for the outside of your gift card. (The file name for our project is astronomy card outside.soq.) 3. Follow these steps: Windows a. Click the Print button. b. Click the Change Settings button. c. Click the Properties button. d. Select the options for Best print quality and Greeting Card paper, if available. Click OK.
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advanced creativity advanced creativity Print your favorite photos of your furry friends on fabric sheets to create theme projects, like scrapbooks, totebags, and clothing. Bring your flower garden indoors by taking digital photos or scanning dried flowers and using them in your quilting projects, like these decorative throw pillows and sachets. Print custom pictures and text onto fabric sheets and sew the label onto doggy raincoats or bandannas.
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advanced creativity advanced creativity Replace ordinary framed photos with window pane quilts— a unique way to capture priceless childhood moments. Celebrate and share your family’s ancestry through one-of-a-kind genealogy quilts using scanned photographs.
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advanced creativity Colorize a digital photo using an image editing tool to create vibrant, artistic quilts. tip: Take a moment to visit the online HP quilting community for more unique project ideas! www.hp.