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== prepare your image == | == prepare your image == | ||
Get your favorite vector/raster drawing program and draw some stuff you want to have cut or engraved. Depending on what you want to do, your image file is qualified for print if the following things apply. | |||
'''Cutting / Vector format''': | |||
* deactivate filling on all objects | * deactivate filling on all objects | ||
* set the stroke width on all objects to 0 | * set the stroke width on all objects to 0 | ||
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* during exporting/saving, look for an option which says "Make a bounding box around full page" or similar and DEactivate it. | * during exporting/saving, look for an option which says "Make a bounding box around full page" or similar and DEactivate it. | ||
'''Engraving / Raster format''': | |||
* convert your image file to grayscale | * convert your image file to grayscale | ||
* play around with the Level option to get the highest contrast possible | * play around with the Level option to get the highest contrast possible | ||
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* no background color (means: transparent background) | * no background color (means: transparent background) | ||
Software.. | |||
* ..for raster images: Photoshop, Gimp, MS Paint, .. any common image editor. | |||
* ..for vector graphics: Inkscape, CAD programs, Adobe Illustrator, ... | |||
if you finished your image/graphics ... | |||
* .. | * Bring your image/graphic on a USB drive to our lab and plug it into the cutting station next to the lazzzor. | ||
* . | * Import your File in Corel Draw x4 and check if every requirements have been met as listed above. | ||
* Go to file > print (Datei > Drucken...), select the lazzzor. | |||
* click on properties (Eigenschaften) and you are ready to advance to the next stage. | |||
== the printer dialog == | == the printer dialog == | ||