Editing Bitmap Artwork In Fastartist/Photoshop - Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS User Manual

Chapter 3 - Software Overview
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 on your T-Jet3 PLUS. Remember, if you are profi cient 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.
(Please note: Underbase and Highlight White options are not available when
printing from a graphics application other than FastARTIST.)
Besides the ability to work with vector based images such as hard edge
graphics, clipart and font manipulation, FastARTIST will do a lot of basic pixel
editing functions necessary when the customer gives you a pixel/bitmap fi le
such as: JPEG, GIF, TIFF or PSD.
Generally, a short run of photorealistic images is not profi table when Screen
Printing. However, should a customer want a picture of the entire team on a
shirt - no problem! One of the T-Jet3 PLUS'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.
A Quick Note about Photoshop
As you begin to work with different kinds of images in different formats and
resolutions, it is very important to have the proper tools necessary to clean up
and make images "print ready." Even though FastARTIST is a very powerful
graphics program, there may be times when a program such as Photoshop is
required for specifi c editing functions. Don't worry, Photoshop works hand-in-
hand with FastARTIST, making it a very complimentary program to have when
working with bitmap images.
The goal here is to cover the basics of image editing, so that you can print the
best looking images possible. When fi rst
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