Corporate ID Kit Problem

[JPeterson]

Does anyone know how to print out the envelope part of the CIC without having to import the envelope image into another graphics program first. I got the business card and letter to print right out but when I went to print out a test envelope I got messages saying the margins were incorrect, etc. Please advise. I tried to change my printer settings fromm within CIC and it wouldn't work. I have a very expensive HP printer and it worked fine after importing the envelope image into Corel and printing it but it shouldn't be that dificult.

[Randy...]

Hi JP -- I'll see if I can do a sample later this week to see if I have the same issue.

[Doc]

I just tried the envelope printing within CIC and it worked fine with my old Epson Photo 900 - the only setting I had to change was orientation (from portait to landscape)

[JPeterson]

Hi Doc,
When you changed the setting to Landscape did you actually print out an envelope or did you teat it on regular 81/2 x 11 paper? Thanks.
Jerry

[Doc]

I printed out on paper as I had no envelope stocks to hand. If there is still an issue I will try again with an envelope

[JPeterson]

Doc,
You might try printing out an envelope. A standard business envelope is approx 41/8 x 11.5. With my settings the logo and theme did not print all the way to the left side end of the envelope. It left a white space approx .5 inch before the printed logo and theme printed. Let me know. Thanks again.

[Randy...]

You wouldn't want to print to the edge, would you? I'm sure there is a space for a reason, unless I'm misunderstanding.

[JPeterson]

The graphics part needs to print to the left edge or it looks stupid!! I think the envelope size is called a #10 Standard Business size. Thanks

[Randy...]

I print on envelopes all the time and always find there is a margin area.

[Doc]

Sorted out an envelope and printed it out ok. I tuned the settings before printing as follows

Top 0.10 Object Height 3.71
Left 0.10 Object Width 8.31
Vetical pitch 0.10
Horizontal pitch 0.10

Envelope #10 4 1/8 x 9 1/2


result small ¼ inch margin at left before print starts similar (slightly larger) margin at right Result was good

[mitchman]

Mine always gives the message: "The margin, label size and number across and down values produce a page that is larger than the page size." and will not print.:image09:

[JPeterson]

Mitchman, Thank you for your reply. I just made a template in Microsoft Word for the letter and envelope and now I don't have any problems. In fact, I dont really need the CIC to accomplish this. By the way, you have a fantastic logo on you message page. Could you tell me if it was created on the Logo Maker and if so, from what basic logo. Thank you.

[mitchman]

JPeterson, My logo was not done with the Logo Creator, though I do like TLC, I usually use it for roughs and then move into Photoshop or Illustrator where I have more control of the elements. TLC is a great tool for basic element arrangement and ideas, especially with all the pre-designed starting logos.
My logo was actually hand drawn first (the fly anyway) and then scanned in and added to in Photoshop.
My signature banner is an example of my artwork, which is also done largely in Photoshop with assorted plugins, while the ship was done in Bryce... I'm a real software junkie!
TLC is a good, easy to use, cost effective, basic graphic element mix-n-match style of design package that is very targeted to a particular market and level of user. It is specifically designed for ease of use and pixel output, as opposed to vector or other formats. For that reason, there are some inherent limitations, though there are obvious and substantial benefits as well.
In order to learn something like Photoshop (and I am not talking about "Photoshop Elements," which is a stripped down version of the professional package), it requires not only a substantial financial investment, but due to the learning curve, an equally substantial investment in time and effort.
Thanks for asking, I hope that helps.