User`s manual

Chapter 5
Software Overview
The Fast T-Jet Blazer Expressisahighperformanceinkjetprinter.Graphicles
can be large and the data sent from FastRIP to the printer is sent at a very
high speed (high data rate). In order to get the fastest speed and have fewer
communication problems with the printer, you need a fast computer. You can
use a standard desktop computer or even a laptop your printer, but for the best
performance, the computer should have at least 1MB of RAM (2 GB is better).
If you want to continue working and creating artwork while the printer is printing,
having a higher amount of RAM on board your computer is essential. Ideally you
should have a dedicated computer for use with this printer.
While sending data to the printer using a USB cable, do not plug in any other
USB devices other than a mouse. USB busses do not have a lot of power and
the more devices plugged in, the more power drain that will occur. In order to
run FastARTIST, you MUST use a Windows based Operating System such as XP,
2000 or Vista (Windows ME is not supported). MAC users can create their artwork
intheirfavoriteprogramandsimplynetworkorcopythelesovertothePC
“workstation.”
Graphics and RIP Software
Your Fast T-Jet Blazer Express includes the latest
versions of both FastARTIST and FastRIP. FastARTIST
is a graphics application that will make preparing
an image for print as easy as a click or two of the
mouse. With “one-click wonder” Underbasing and
simple clipping features, FastARTIST can help ease
the transition if you are not familiar with graphic
applications.
For avid users of Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Illustrator,
etc., you may choose to work within your graphics
application of choice and still set up the image
properly for printing. However, all images MUST be
Imported into FastARTIST from another graphics
application if you will be printing with White ink.
Onceagraphicleisreadytoprint,itneedstobesenttospecialsoftware
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