Setting Transparent Images In Fastartist; Removing Backgrounds With Photoshop - Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS User Manual

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Setting Transparent Images in FastARTIST

To set transparent backgrounds in FastARTIST,
double-click on the image to enter the
bitmap edit state.
Using the Eyedropper tool, click on the
background and then click on the Add Color
button in the Color Selection dialog box. This
will make the selected Red the current color.
The background color can be any solid
color, not just red. For example it can be
White, Black, Yellow Yellow, Green, etc. However, it
is important to note FastARTIST
will only remove ONE color. If
your image has a multi-color or
gradient background, it will be
necessary to use Photoshop to
make the image print ready.
To make the Red
Eye icon next to the selected color. This acts
like a toggle switch, so selecting it again will
deactive any transparent color.

Removing Backgrounds with Photoshop

In order to make removing backgrounds as easy as possible, try to maintain a
consistent/neutral background if possible. For example, if photographing the
motorcycle shown below, park in front of a wall or a background that contains
a much lighter color than the bike. This will help Photoshop determine the
difference between the selected background and the object (such as the
motorcycle) you intend to keep.
Using the Magic Wand – Click and Delete
With the Magic Wand you, click on the unwanted areas around the image and
then delete them. It's a pretty simple process IF the background color is different
(contrasting) from any of the edges of your image.
Click an area in the background and the Magic Wand will make a selection
around the image. If the "marching ants" selection goes into the main design,
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transparent, click on the
Red
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