Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS, User Manual

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Chapter 3
Software Overview
The T-Jet3 PLUS is a high performance inkjet printer. Graphic fi 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 of RAM 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 the T-Jet3 PLUS .
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. MAC users can
create their artwork in their favorite program and simply network or copy the
fi les over to the PC “workstation.”
Graphics and RIP Software
Your T-Jet3 PLUS includes the latest versions of both
FastARTIST and FastRIP. FastARTIST is a Windows based
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.
There is also the option of importing an image into
FastARTIST from other graphics applications in order to take advantage of the
one-click Underbase Wizard.
Once a graphic fi le is ready to print, it needs to be sent to special software
called a RIP (Raster Image Processor.) This software tells the machine what
image resolution to use, how many passes of each color to make, when and
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