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How To configure Media Rules
This article contains information on adding media rules to printers and packages in your Darkroom Software. In Darkroom you are able to print specific sized packages to specific printers by setting up a media type. Using a media rule you can have multiple printers...
How To add a © copyright symbol to your images
This article explains how to add the copyright symbol to your images. This option is for photographers who feel the need to place a distinct copyright notice on their images to discourage eproduction of their work without their permission. This symbol will also notify...
How To setup a Fuji Frontier Hot Folder
This article contains instructions on setting up the Fuji Frontier Hot Folder. This information can also be found under the Fuji Frontier driver setup. The setup is available when you click on the Help button. You must be using ExpressDigital Darkroom Professional,...
General Info on SASI CDs – Choosing the correct data template
This article contains general information on SASI CDs for Darkroom Assembly Edition. It will help customers determine SASI CD requirements for burning within Darkroom Assembly and what is contained in a SASI CD. Darkroom Assembly Edition will allow you to take the...
How To set up extra printer options for specific products
It is sometimes useful to be able to set printer options only for certain products. This can be accomplished by using the media type field of a print item. In both Darkroom and Labtricity, for any printer you may specify the following options in the Media Descriptor...
How To batch print to file using raster printer
After editing images in your Darkroom software, you may want to print them all to file in order to create an image CD for your customer, to send to an external lab, or for some other purpose. This article will describe how to batch print your images to file quickly....
How To create a graphic with and alpha channel
This article contains information on creating a graphic file with an alpha channel. ExpressDigital requires a .tga or a .png file with an alpha channel in order to see a particular graphic’s transparency. REQUIREMENTS You must be using Adobe Photoshop or other images...
How To display on screen as a guide but do not print
Occasionally it is necessary to display an element on screen as a guide that you do not wish to print. The border workshop is located by going to Setup>Products and Services>Templates>Borders>Your Border Group and clicking on the “new” button in the tool...
How To export data from Darkroom Assembly Edition
This article describes how to export photo data from Darkroom Assembly Edition version 8.70.1118 or later. There is a link on the Photo Assistant’s Task Details window under the Wrap up section called “Export photo data.” If you click on this linkit will open a new...
How To consolidate multiple Photos folder into one
The “Photos” folder is the folder that Darkroom uses to store data, like catalogs, orders and packages. By default, the “Photos” folder is set to C:Program Files\ExpressDigital\Darkroom Pro\Photos (if you have Professional edition). The location of this Photos folder...
How To import and use passport guides
This article contains information on importing and using passport guides. Guides are used in the Photo Workshop. Standard guides are already included in the software.Below are the passport guides, which are based on the current State Department Standards* Passport...
How To back up the Windows Registry
This article has information about “backing up the Windows registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. Before you edit the registry, export the keys in the...
How To configure color profiles from input to output
This article describes steps to control your color profiles from input to output. For more detailed information and custom profiles, please contact Scott Martin at http://www.on-sight.com* SymptomInconsistent color Requirements Monitor: Monitor calibration tool...
How To create bordered prints
This article will describe how to turn any product being printed from Darkroom software into a bordered print. To create a bordered print add the following text into the media field for any product. The default size of the border is 4mm so to create a 4mm border...
How To change the Photos folder in Darkroom
The “Photos” folder is the folder that Darkroom uses to store data, like catalogs, orders and packages. In version 9.1 by default, the “Photos” folder is set to C:\Users\Public\Documents\DarkroomSoftware\Photos. The “Photos” folder can be easily changed to store data...
How To reset User Names and Passwords in Darkroom
This article contains information on passwords in Darkroom applications. The software will prompt you to set the Administrator password the very first time you log in. If you choose not to set the Administrator password, you will not be required to enter a username or...
Events and images show but not data in Assembly Edition
Symptoms: Darkroom AE field station connects to base and can see Events and images. However, none of the student data shows up. Explanation: DRAE and PRO use standard Windows file sharing to access the events and images so those work as long as the folder is shared...
Folders, files and Registry settings for the Fuji Frontier
This article contains information regarding the different command and image files that Darkroom software writes when printing to a Fuji Pic/Frontier. This is important for setup and troubleshooting problems printing to the Fuji printer. This article also contains a...
Epson 4800, 7800, and 9800 printers not printing the correct size
This article contains information regarding the Epson 4800,7800, and 9800 printing the wrong sizes and or cutting the bottom off my sheets of wallets. To resolve this issue, you will need to download the latest drivers for your printer. The printers and the current...
Tethering issues with a Nikon D70
This article contains information on tethering the Nikon D70 to Darkroom software. The D70 is set by default, to be a MASS STORAGE DEVICE. In order to tether the D70 to Darkroom Software, the USB setting must be set to PTP (PICTURE TRANSFER PROTOCOL) mode. Consult...