Step 2: Import the Sample Data

File Formats That Can Be Imported into CutStudio

JPEG format
* JPEG files saved in CMYK format cannot be imported.

BMP format

AI, EPS format (Illustrator 8.0 version)
* Illustrator 8.0 and EPS 8.0 are the importable file formats. If using a higher version, save files as a lower version before importing.

Procedure

1. Click to import image data.

   Here, open the Sample.bmp file found in the CutStudio installation folder (usually located in the CutStudio folder under Program Files on the C drive).
   The screen below is displayed.

   

   • Sample Data Cannot Be Found
   • Illustrator Data Cannot Be Imported

    

2. Select the image data, and then click Open.

   

   
   
3. Position the image data in the area within the crop marks.

   Position the data within this area.

   

   You can change the darkness of the imported image.
   For more details, refer to "Changing the Darkness of an Aligned Image."

• Step 3: Draw the Cutting Lines