Design Center 2300 & Software

Yes, it contains a hard drive, monitor, CD-RW/DVD-ROM and six USB ports. Additionally, the Design Center is pre-loaded with the latest version of VariQuest Software.

Yes, the touch screen is easy to use, doesn’t take up a lot of valuable space and will not tie-up IT resources. Also, the Design Center comes pre-loaded with the necessary product drivers and software application to run the VariQuest tools, so it’s ready to use right out of the box. Any user can approach the touch screen without having to log on to a computer and begin using the software.

You can load Microsoft Office software and other programs on the Design Center; however, additional applications may slow down the performance of the VariQuest application. For optimal performance, we recommend you do not load other software programs onto the Design Center unless they are specifically designed to work with the VariQuest Software. At this time, the only program that we recommend Adobe® Reader and Inspiration® version 9.0a. VariQuest Software and its accompanying templates have been developed to work specifically with VariQuest product.

Photos and images can be saved to a USB flash drive or burned onto a CD/DVD and installed on the Design Center. The files can be accessed by selecting a template and importing the photo or image located on the USB flash drive or CD right into that template. Please see the Design Center Software User’s Guide for supported file types.

No, the DC2300 does not have a parallel port. You would need to load the software on an available PC with a parallel port and request the latest version of the VariQuest Design Center Software.

It is recommended that you perform a software upgrade each time you add additional components. This will ensure the latest database of content and software updates.

You will need to follow the Windows “Add New Printer” wizard when installing a desktop or laser printer. Once installed, it will appear in the “Output Devices” section located in the Workroom Assistant tab. Note – The Perfecta 2400 printer utilizes the 8 ½” x 11 tray located on the back of the printer.

Yes, VariQuest Software v5.0 is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 10  (32- and 64-bit), 10 PRO (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 PRO (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (32- and 64-bit).

Yes, the software license allows you to install VariQuest Software on computers located at your school site. Advantages include being able to print 8 ½” x 11” documents to use with the scan-to-print feature of the Poster Maker, save edited Poster Maker, Perfecta and Awards Maker templates on a USB flash drive to import and print to those devices, and the ability to view all of the available content. At this time, not all VariQuest devices are able to print or cut over the network. In order to view the Perfecta module and color content, the Perfecta will need to be physically connected to the PC at least once during install (it does not need to stay connected).

Customers can load the VariQuest software on multiple computers in their building, providing the systems meet minimum software specifications. In order to activate the Perfecta module, a Perfecta printer will need to be connected upon initial install. Keep in mind, if a customer owns purchased or activated Cutout Maker content (PACD’s, TACD’s, Learning Modules, etc.) they are only licensed for one personal computer at the invoiced site – per the Varitronics license agreement.

Intel Core i3-6100. Memory: 4GB RAM / 500GB Hard-Drive.

Yes, with the VariQuest Software, Perfecta and Poster Maker customers can easily import and print a PDF. ‘My PDFs’ feature for the Poster Maker and Perfecta enables quick and easy printing of PDF files. The VariQuest software automatically scales the selected output size.