User`s manual
T-Jet Blazer Series User’s Manual
Version 5.0 Revised September, 2008
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Summary
If you intend to create your own artwork, then we recommend that you have both a vector and bitmap
program (one will work ne but will limit what you can do). The vector program will be used for working
with shapes, text and edges, while the bitmap program will be used for any photographic or detailed
images. If you don’t have two applications, or don’t wish to spend the money to purchase one of both
needed programs, FastARTIST is the perfect solution because it will work with both types of images.
FastARTIST can be used to create the entire image if needed. With similar tools to CorelDRAW and
Photoshop, those already familiar with other graphics programs can quickly master FastARTIST.
Editing Bitmap Artwork in FastARTIST/
Photoshop
The following sections gives Tips and suggestions for creating artwork suitable for printing with your
new Blazer Series printer. Remember, if you are procient in a graphics program other than the new
FastARTIST- create the images where you are most comfortable. For advanced users of programs such as
Photoshop and CorelDRAW, the entire image can be set up to print and then Imported into FastARTIST
for printing a White Underbase or Highlight White. Remember that in most cases, the image to be
imported into FastARTIST must be attened RGB les and have a 150 dpi resolution or more. There is an
exception if printing on garments with no white or if printing on only 1 garment color and using a cartoon
print mode. This exception allows you to import a transparent psd le.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Underbase and Highlight White options are only available when printing from
within FastARTIST.
Visit our support site for videos on working with FastARTIST and how to setup and
import images as well as some advanced techniques. Refer to Chapter 16 - Product
Support for information on how to log on to our support site and view these videos.
Besides the ability to work with vector based images such as hard edge graphics, clip art and font
manipulation, FastARTIST will do a lot of basic pixel editing functions necessary when the customer
gives you a Pixel/Bitmap le such as: JPEG, GIF, TIFF or PSD.
Generally, a short run of photorealistic images is not protable when Screen Printing. However, should a
customer want a picture of the entire team on a shirt - no problem! One of the T-Jet’s major strengths is
the ability to print short runs of photorealistic images.
A common problem in the T-Shirt business is that customers need high resolution images, yet often
all they have is artwork that is small and low resolution. It is MANDATORY that you learn how to
make ANY artwork the correct size and resolution, besides knowing how to make the image brighter
(most images are dull) with good color saturation. In reality, this may be the ONLY time you utilize the
FastARTIST or Photoshop image editing tools.