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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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