Specifications

Installation 2-9
• Pentium 300 MHz or equivalent
• 32 MB of RAM
• 2 Gigabyte hard drive or bigger
• 17 inch color VGA monitor
• 3.5” floppy disk drive
• CD-ROM Drive
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Microsoft Windows 95
• 600 DPI Optical Resolution Scanner
Software Suggestions
The following is a list of recommended software programs. We do not endorse any particular software
program neither do we guarantee its full compatibility with the laser system. Please refer to the
Appendices section on known bugs/anomalies related to these particular software programs, related
versions, and ones that are not listed below.
Graphics Programs
• CorelDraw
• Macromedia Freehand
Bitmap / Scanning Software
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Streamline - for raster to vector conversion
CAD Software
• AutoCAD for Windows
• AutoCAD LT for Windows
• Autosketch for Windows
• DesignCAD for Windows
When a software company updates their version of their programs, it can sometimes cause conflicts with
our printer driver. Our programmers constantly test new software programs and updated versions for
compatibility. We will update our printer driver to address issues that we have control of. For bugs or
problems with your software not related to the laser system, please contact the software manufacturer.
Font Requirements
True Type
We recommend using True Type fonts ONLY. TrueType fonts are the most versatile and should be used
whenever possible. They provide the best print quality and will print well at any size.
Remember that the laser system is an output device
just like a printer is. The faster you can create
graphics and manipulate your software, the faster
you can download to the laser system to keep it
producing.
CAD users do not necessarily need Windows or Windows
compatible programs. The laser system is compatible with any
program that can output standard HPGL commands whether it is
Windows based or not. Refer to the Appendices on using DOS
based CAD programs.