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| Using
Large-Format Prints
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| Q
& A Frequently Asked Questions About Creating Large-Format Posters
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Answers to frequent inquiries are presented here
relating to large-format poster creation.
| Convenient
PosterArtist 2007 Features
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Benefits of creating a poster
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| Q.
What benefits are there to creating posters in-house? |
A.
By creating posters in-house, you can immediately handle printing
of even a job with only a small number of copies needed. This also
provides a low-cost creation alternative to outsourcing. Further,
there is no risk of important internal information being leaked. Many
other benefits to implementing poster creation capability within various
industries can be found in the town illustration on the top page of
Using Large-Format Prints. |
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| 2.
Decide on the paper for the poster
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| Q.
What paper is optimum for posters? |
A.
Photo Paper is recommended if you are looking for photo-like quality.
If you require non-gloss quality, Coated Paper is recommended. Paper
meeting requirements for many other uses is also available. Consult
with a sales representative in your area for details. |
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Decide on the size of the poster
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| Q.
How can I make a poster larger than the printing size of the printer? |
A.
Enlarge the original image and print it separated over several sheets,
which you can assemble to form a large-size print. Make the necessary
settings with the procedure below. |
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| In the driver
screen, choose the Layout sheet -> |
| Check the
box for Page Layout -> |
| Choose poster
(2x2) in the page layout list |
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| Q.
What's the easiest way to make a large-size poster? |
A.
You can print large-size posters up to 50' x 50' easily using the
poster-creation software PosterArtist. Large size design templates
are also provided, allowing anyone to create posters simply. |
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| 4.
Create the design of the poster
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| Q.
Can I print from a Microsoft Office application? |
A.
You can enlarge leaflets and diagrams, graphs, and other materials
created in Word, Excel or PowerPoint and print them in large format
quickly and easily. The same with an ordinary printer, you only need
to specify paper and size and then print. There is no need to recreate
especially for large-format printing. |
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data made with Microsoft Office in large format!] |
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| Q.
What software is available for simple poster creation? |
A.
The software program PosterArtist 2007 is available for purchase and
simple to operate, and enables design, layout, and printing for creation
of professional-quality posters. Contact a sales representative for
details. |
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| Q.
What OS supports the poster creation software PosterArtist? |
A.
Windows 2000/XP/Windows Vista™ all support PosterArtist. PosterArtist
2007 is supported for Vista 32-bit. It is not supported for Vista
64-bit. PosterArtist 2006 is not supported for either Vista 32-bit
or Vista 64-bit. It is not supported by any Macintosh OS. |
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| Convenient
PosterArtist 2007 Features
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| Create posters easily
from a variety of design layouts |
Using the new Auto Design feature
in PosterArtist 2007, you can create attractive posters simply. It
is the norm when placing poster creating work with professional designers
and design companies for the client to use intuitive descriptions
to relay the desired image, for example, "It's a poster for an athletic
meet, so it needs to be sporty," or "It's a flyer for organically
grown vegetables, so please give it a home-grown, natural feeling".
The designer takes this client's desired abstract image and makes
use of his professional design technique and specialist knowledge
to give the image a form of expression and produce it as a finished
work. This entire process is realized with PosterArtist 2007.
A user chooses a poster's finished image (11 styles including pop,
chic, elegant, and sporty), and by specifying text such as the poster
title and images as needed, PosterArtist 2007 presents you with a
poster design with an optimal color combination and layout crafted
with the know-how of a professional designer. Even users without any
technical skill can create high-quality, professional posters. |
[Flow of
operation with the Auto Design feature]
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Click Auto
Design |
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| Select a design image, and specify
layout elements such as text and images |
- Choose from 11 design images: casual, stylish, natural,elegant,
etc.
- Specify the images to appear in the poster. These may
be pre-installed images included in the library or images
provided by the user.
- Enter text, including title, subtitle, main text, and
details of your organization.
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Draft poster
designs are generated automatically
Thumbnails of several draft poster designs are displayed based on
your selected design style, text, images, and diagrams. Choose the
draft poster design that looks best.
Selecting a different color pattern or text color automatically updates
the draft poster designs.
View in action with a Flash animation at the following link.
[Use templates
to create original large-format prints! ] |
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| Beautiful look under
different lighting conditions |
| Using the Ambient Light Adjustment
feature new to PosterArtist 2007, you can eliminate color differences
when viewed under various lighting conditions, to print images that
look favorable in different lighting environments. |
| Obtaining more materials
for creating posters |
| Starting with PosterArtist 2007, clicking
the Download Contents button allows you to download contents
from a contents download site you can use when creating posters. |
| Correcting tilted
image shots |
| Using the Image Tilt Correction
feature new to PosterArtist 2007, you can correct the tilt of photos
with a subject that is offset from the horizontal. Just by clicking
the horizon in the photo, the image is rendered level so that it matches
the angle of the slot (image frame). And of course, you can adjust
the tilt angle manually. Angle adjustment is possible up to ±5 degrees.
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| Choosing
the design you want from many designs |
A feature has been added in
PosterArtist 2007 for displaying an on-screen working tray. During
the poster creation process, you will often be trying out different
designs and layouts; is this template the most appropriate, which
clipart matches the best, try a different design, and so the process
goes. The new working tray is just the thing for this kind of editing.
You can choose templates and clipart elements and drag and drop them
into the working tray, and contemplate the design as you work through
the editing process. By providing a readily accessible location for
the most promising content elements, the working tray is sure to improve
your productivity.
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Drag and drop elements from
the artwork thumbnail list or other sources such as Explorer.
Accepts templates and artwork elements such as images and clipart.
Templates appear at the top with an icon, while artwork elements appear
below.
Temporary items in the tray are saved together with the poster. |
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| Restrict
usage of images and layouts of poster designs |
You can use a feature new
to PosterArtist 2007 to set items such as an effective period and
editing restrictions. This is useful, for example, when creating a
poster at the head office for print only by branch offices. Or, when
using photos and illustrations, and there is a need to set an effective
period in regard to a copyright, usage of the images and illustrations
can be restricted once the period has elapsed.
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*Contents with an effective
period or editing restrictions are displayed as so with thumbnails.
Effective period applies
-> Clock icon
Effective period expired
->Dimmed 50% + Expired message + icon
Editing restrictions apply
->Brush icon with × mark |
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| Q.
Can poster data created with PosterArtist 2007 be printed with other-brand
printers (including trial printing)? |
A.
Poster data is printable only with W6400, W8400, and imagePROGRAF
series printers. Trial printing can be done up to A4 size on all Canon
printers, which is suitable for checking layout and text. |
| Q.
Can images read in with a multifunction unit or scanner be copied
at enlarged size? |
A.
Enlarged copying with the imagePROGRAF series in combination with
a Canon scanner, inkjet multifunction unit, or color multifunction
unit is possible.
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For details,
refer to the following web page.
[Make
enlarged copies in large format!] |
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