Chapter 1: Overview; Getting Started - Ioline CrystalPress User Manual

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Ioline CrystalPress!
This manual is designed to work in conjunction with the Crystal-
Press Quick Start Guide* to help you unpack, setup, and operate your
CrystalPress machine with CrystalStudio software. Information
about using the CrystalStudio software is provided in the electronic
CrystalStudio User Guide* included on the CD-ROM and installed
during setup. The following components are needed to create motifs
with the CrystalPress system:
n A CrystalPress machine assembled according to the directions
outlined in the CrystalPress Quick Start Guide.
n A computer system that is properly installed and has a func-
tioning USB or serial port.
n Design software for creating motif outlines loaded onto the com-
puter according to the installation instructions supplied with the
product.
n Transfer Sheet(s) specifically designed for use with the Crystal-
Press.
n Crystals or Rhinestones that are certified to work with the
Ioline CrystalPress and in sufficient numbers to properly fill
the Sorter Bowl as described in the Operation chapter.
n A working installation of the CrystalStudio™ software.
* Adobe Acrobat Reader™ is required to view all electronic
manuals provided by Ioline. This software is included as part
of the installation process or available online at http://get.
adobe.com/reader/.
Chapter 1
Overview
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Note
In order to create designs on the
CrystalPress you must output
files from your design software
in HPGL 7475 PLT or DXF
formats then import them into
the CrystalStudio software in-
cluded with the machine. See the
CrystalStudio User Guide for more
information.
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Note
Software included with the Ioline
CrystalPress is only tested with
x32 and x64 versions of Win-
dows ® XP, Vista, and Win7
operating systems. Contact Ioline
customer service if you need
assistance with software compat-
ibility.