VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 & Poster Maker Paper
Frequently Asked Questions

Poster Maker 3600

Q. Can I make my ProImage Plus3000 or XL3000 PosterPrinter compatible with the VariQuest product line?
A. Yes! The Design Center 1000 has a parallel connection that will work with your ProImage Plus3000 and XL3000 PosterPrinters. Additional steps are required to set up the printer port for use with parallel connection. Installation instructions are included with your Design Center software CD. You can also purchase an Interface Kit for your PosterPrinter that allows a USB connection from the printer to the Design Center 1000 or your PC. Please contact your VariQuest-Authorized Sales Specialist for information and assistance.

Q. Can I attach both my ProImage XL3000 PosterPrinter & my new VariQuest Poster Maker 3600 to my Design Center?
A. The Design Center works with either, but you can only have one PosterPrinter or Poster Maker attached at a time.

Q. How often does the Poster Maker paper cutter need to be replaced?
A. The automatic cutter should not require replacement for the life of the machine!

Q. If there is a problem with the cutter, can I manually cut the paper?
A. Yes. There is a button on the LCD panel that will activate the cutter. In the event of a cutter error, you can turn the machine off and manually slide the cutter.

Q. How much paper needs to be pulled out when using the auto-cut function?
A. The manufacturers' recommendation is to pull out 8" of paper to remove any slack. You should make sure that at least 2" of paper is past the cutter.

Q. When will additional Poster Maker templates be available?
A. VariQuest Content Updates are planned for August, December and April of each year, with the first update for the Poster Maker beginning August 2007. These content updates include updates for the Awards Maker and Cutout Maker also.

Q. How can I tell what the length of a finished banner will be? Can I pre-select a size to fit an area of my school?
A. All templates are scalable, which means the length is automatically calculated by the width of the paper installed and the setup of the original template. The total length of the banner will appear on the "Print Preview" screen. At this time, there is no option that allows you to change the length of a banner or poster template.

Q. Can I still print banners on stand-alone mode?
A. Yes. There is an option called "Output Sizes" located within the Menu selections on the panel of the Poster Maker. Please refer to the Poster Maker User's Guide for assistance.

Q. What menu function is used to enlarge a specific area of a document?
A. The menu function is called "Enlarge Area". It is located by pressing the Menu button on the panel of the Poster Maker.

Q. Should I use a special color of ink when creating the command sheet? Do the lines of the box need to be connected?
A. While you do not need a special ink, it is very important that the lines are solid and that they connect.

Q. Can I produce multiple copies when enlarging an area?
A. No. "The Multiple Copies" function is not available when using the "Enlarge Area" feature.

Q. How do I adjust the contrast?
A. From the "Standby" screen, press the Menu button twice, and then the Select button to select the "Contrast" option. Using the Select button, you can choose to increase or decrease the level of contrast. Press Menu>Clear to accept and get back to the "Standby" screen. The Poster Maker will retain this new setting until manually adjusted back to normal setting or until the power is recycled. In the event the power is recycled, the setting will return to the factory default.

Q. How do I shut off the auto cut function?
A. "Auto Cut On/Off" is located under the Menu selection. Press the Menu button four times to reach the Auto Cut setting. Using the Select key, toggle between On and Off. Press Menu>Clear to accept and return to the "Standby" screen. The Poster Maker will retain this setting until manually changed back, even if the power is recycled (this is different from the Contrast and Output Size settings).

Q. How do I select the reverse mode when using the Design Center or when using the Poster Maker in stand-alone mode?
A. Using the Design Center, select the option "Reverse Print" that appears in the upper right section of the Print Preview Screen. Using the Poster Maker in stand alone mode, press the Mode button on the panel of the Poster Maker until you see "Reverse" displayed in the LCD panel.

Q. Are my adjustments to the control panel saved when I shut the Poster Maker off? Or do the settings revert to factory-installed settings?
A. The Contrast and Output Sizes return back to the factory defaults when the power is recycled. All other settings (Auto Cut, Advanced Setup, Network Setup and Set Unit Lengths) retain changed settings until manually set back to defaults.

Poster Maker Paper

Q. Why does my new Poster Maker 3600 require disposable end caps?
A. The right-side end cap on a roll of Poster Maker paper houses a computer chip. This chip provides paper supply information (type, width and color) to the Poster Maker and the Design Center. The chip also communicates the approximate number of feet remaining on the roll of installed paper.

Q. Is there a color-indicator sticker on every paper roll so I can tell the color of paper?
A. Yes. Because the end caps are secured into the end of each roll, the color indicator is on the outside of the end cap.

Q. Can I use PosterPrinter paper and end caps in the new VariQuest Poster Maker?
A. No.

Q. Are supplies still available for PosterPrinters models?
A. Yes! We now sell two types of paper. PosterPrinter owners will continue to purchase paper without end caps.

Q. Is there a price difference between Poster Maker and PosterPrinter paper?
A. There is no price difference.

Q. Are paper roll end caps and tubes recyclable?
A. The end caps are not recyclable. The paper core is recyclable, but the end caps need to be removed.