Chapter 2 Imprinting
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Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudio .................................................... 41
Preparing the Material ............................................................................................... 42
Starting METAZAStudio ............................................................................................. 48
METAZAStudio Screen .............................................................................................. 49
Step 1: Determine the Shape and Size of Material ................................................... 51
Step 2: Import the Image ........................................................................................... 56
Step 3: Type in the Text. ............................................................................................ 58
Step 4: Save Imprinting Data..................................................................................... 59
Mounting the Material ................................................................................................ 60
Making Imprints ......................................................................................................... 66
Stopping Imprinting Operations ................................................................................. 68
Deleting Data from Imprint Queue ............................................................................. 69
Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images
................................................70
Processing Images .................................................................................................... 70
Tips and Tricks for Text Layout .................................................................................. 75
Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font
.................................................................. 80
Checking and Adjusting Finished Result of an Image
............................................... 88
Creating Variable Imprinting Data .............................................................................. 90
Imprinting on Curved Surfaces .................................................................................. 96
Registering a Wide Variety of Material
.................................................................... 101
Registering a Composition and Adjusting the Striking Force
................................... 102
Other Operations Available with METAZAStudio
..................................................... 105
About Dr. Engrave ................................................................................................... 105
Imprinting Thicker (Taller) Material .......................................................................... 106
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