Manual?

geosch

Newbie

Posts: 5

Manual?

« on: January 12, 2012, 01:48:29 AM »

I find the videos and examples interesting, and they illustrate a particular procedure quite well - but I learn easiest with a manual - is there a manual? thanks -g


	Logged

Terry-M

The Honourable Metric Mann
Forum Superhero

Posts: 3247

Re: Manual?

« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2012, 08:55:54 AM »

Quote

is there a manual?

I've sent by e-mail a pdf version of the On-Line Help.
Terry


	Logged

geosch

Newbie

Posts: 5

Re: Manual?

« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2012, 03:08:17 PM »

Thanks for the PDF, it makes it easier to access the info in the online help, but that is the problem. It is examples of particular actions, which are quite educational in themselves, but I was wondering if there was a User's Manual anywhere, perhaps left over from one of the other editions that goes into a little more detail on the functions and logic behind them.

For example, I always have problems when I use QImage with the dpi. Nowhere do I see explained what the 360x360 means on top of the page, only by reading through the forums do I see that it is the maximum resolution with the settings I have chosen - and have also learned I can change it to 720x720 by making some minor menus in the printer driver - Epson 7880.
And apparently, why?, the resolutions under Job Properties are a fraction of the above maximum resolution. I say apparently because they all doubled when I changed to 720x720. Apparently I have to customize the output resolutions for the look/media I am working with -no problem - but then why have a separate line for poster resolution? What's the reasoning here? Why not one also for canvas?

Unfortunately I don't use QImage often enough to keep up-to-date and I often have to repeat the climb up the learning curve, where a manual would be useful.

Anyhow, I think it is a most useful program and I was just wondering if there was a manual someplace, and I just hadn't dscovered it. Thanks,

PS
And why isn't there an actual ppi number in the editor? I realize all the info is there and it is a function of the image size, so why not just use a default size or the size of the original image.


	Logged

Terry-M

The Honourable Metric Mann
Forum Superhero

Posts: 3247

Re: Manual?

« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2012, 04:29:07 PM »

Hi,
Starting at the end of your list.

Quote

so why not just use a default size or the size of the original image

You need to forget normal image editor stuff about default sizes and resolution, QU is a great deal more intelligent that that.

All the Help for QU is really about "How to" and explains the various features

Quote

I always have problems when I use Qimage with the dpi. Nowhere do I see explained what the 360x360 means on top of the page, only by reading through the forums do I see that it is the maximum resolution with the settings I have chosen - and have also learned I can change it to 720x720 by making some minor menus in the printer driver - Epson 7880.

You need to read the Qimage web site where it is all explained and I'll put some links below for you.
Briefly: QU reads the driver to obtain the printer's Native Resolution and the 720ppi is Epson's value at the highest quality setting, "Finest Detail" in your case.
To prevent the driver from "messing about" with and interpolating the pixels, QU interpolates to that resolution prior to sending data to the printer. QU interpolation algorithms are the best and a fundamental part of the reason why QU prints are of superior quality.
Note I have been talking about PPI, the image resolution, not dpi which usually refers to the printer dot pattern density and is not the same thing.

Quote

Apparently I have to customize the output resolutions for the look/media I am working with -no problem

Not sure what you mean here - YOU don't have to do anything to change a resolution, QU does all interpolation for you based on your driver settings. As I said, forget what you have to do to print using a certain well know editor! Just use the original image without any re-sizing in another program that is very important for best quality.
I suggest you look at the web site:
http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage-u/quality.htm
http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage-u/tech-prt.htm
These articles:
http://ddisoftware.com/tech/articles/july-2011-restless-natives/
http://ddisoftware.com/tech/articles/march-2010-smart-photo-printing/

Quote

why have a separate line for poster resolution?

The term "poster" is generic for any large print and because viewing distances are normally greater, the best quality is not required. It also means QU processing time is reduced too.

Finally:

Quote

And why isn't there an actual ppi number in the editor?

There is and print ppi in the Print Queue Tab, see screen shot attached. With the final print resolution (720ppi), you don't need to know any more than that.
Any ppi and related size tagged to an image is meaningless; an image has a size measured in pixels so how can it have and "inches" while still a digital file?

I hope that is of some help to you.

Terry


	Logged

geosch

Newbie

Posts: 5

Re: Manual?

« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2012, 07:56:15 PM »

Many thanks for all the info, I'll certainly read it all and hopefully something will stick!

But I'll keep my eye out for a manual!

Now, a suggestion/request;
How about allowing text printing on the outside/blank border of canvas prints? My stamp sometimes does not work on canvas, and it should be relatively easy to have some text printed there.

Regards, g


	Logged

Terry-M

The Honourable Metric Mann
Forum Superhero

Posts: 3247

Re: Manual?

« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012, 08:57:42 PM »

Hi g,
You said in your first post:

Quote

Unfortunately I don't use Qimage often enough to keep up-to-date and I often have to repeat the climb up the learning curve

You must use it more often for all your prints?
I say this because of your last request;

Quote

How about allowing text printing on the outside/blank border of canvas prints?

It is a feature that has been there for years Grin

It is called Floating Text and is applied in the page editor. Providing your canvas border is within the specified page size (driver), then the Floating text can be put anywhere. Look in the pdf manual under Qimage Functions, Floating Text.
While on the subject of QU features and canvas wraps, did you know QU has a canvas wrap border feature? See the pdf manual, Functions, Canvas Printing.
Terry


	Logged

geosch

Newbie

Posts: 5

Re: Manual?

« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2012, 11:02:34 PM »

Terry,

Thanks for input, I was not aware of the Floating Text option, and I do use the canvas wrap with a mirror and a blank border.

Now I have to confess I haven't had much time to play with it, but on my first and only attempt I found the border very small to work with in comparison to the image of the 24x36" image. I'm sure the problem can be solved, but I am out of time, I leave in the morning for two weeks - hopefully I will come back with some exciting images.

I guess my suggestion was to have Border Text instead of Floating text. You just type in the text and it is fitted automatically into the the blank outside border. Font a % of border width. Only placement info needed would be left/top/right/left border and justification. Presto, you're done! Perhaps also settable as default for all prints with canvas borders. Do it once, and it's there always.

Anyhow, thanks again. george


	Logged

Terry-M

The Honourable Metric Mann
Forum Superhero

Posts: 3247

Re: Manual?

« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2012, 11:44:44 PM »

Quote

I guess my suggestion was to have Border Text instead of Floating text.

I think you are asking for a feature that is rather specialised.
I supposed a zoom in the FPE would be a good idea Roll Eyes

Terry


	Logged

geosch

Newbie

Posts: 5

Re: Manual?

« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 02:53:27 AM »

Specialized? IMHO I would think anybody printing canvas wraps would like to put their details on the border in a professional manner. But Hey!, what do I know?? Huh?


	Logged

Terry-M

The Honourable Metric Mann
Forum Superhero

Posts: 3247

Re: Manual?

« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2012, 09:00:55 AM »

George,

Quote

But Hey!, what do I know??

I think Mike Chaney would need a large group from within his '1000's of customers to justify his time and effort.
If your text was standard, like your name etc. or from some of the "Special Text" Options then it could be automated at present by making a template.
Also, I simulated something close to what you are doing and had no problem with positioning 10 point text.
Terry


	Logged

Fred A

Forum Superhero

Posts: 5644

Re: Manual?

« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2012, 10:38:55 AM »

Quote

I guess my suggestion was to have Border Text instead of Floating text. You just type in the text and it is fitted automatically into the the blank outside border. Font a % of border width. Only placement info needed would be left/top/right/left border and justification. Presto, you're done! Perhaps also settable as default for all prints with canvas borders. Do it once, and it's there always.

George,
Not to butt in, but perhaps he means Annotated text where the typed in text goes into the margins?

It's in there already, in Qimage. I don't get into Canvas wraps, so I cannot be sure this is what you want, but go to the Full Page Editor (AKA Print Editor).
Right Mouse on the big picture, and select Annotated text.
Type in what you wish.... "Aunt Suzie at age 8", and it will appear in the margin of your print.

Fred


	Logged

Pages: [1]

« previous next »