The PosterArtist Lite software can be used to print images in most common file formats (png, jpeg, jpg, tiff, bmp) or a design can be made within the software using the manual tools or selecting a preset poster template. The PosterArtist Lite is not the only software that can be used to print to the Canon TM-305 Plotter, any other vector software, such as Adobe Illustrator, can also be used by following the typical procedure to use a printer.
Once in the PosterArtist Lite software is opened this UI will appear:
Next you can click the Use Image File button to use an image you have prepared, use the available poster templates to start a poster, or use the text, drawing, and QR code tools to start a design. If using an image, This will take you to the file explorer, find the image you wish to print and select open
Select paper options and enter paper settings that matches the paper in the printer, make sure the page size width matches the roll size. If you wish to use a different roll for your print, please ask a staff member to change the roll for you.
After the image has been imported you can move/scale the image on the page. You can also flip the image either vertically or horizontally and rotate the image in 90 degree increments.
You can also import multiple images and manipulate them individually. You can also align them using the alignment tools as shown in the image below:
Now move to the print tab, make sure the preview matches your desired print and click print and enjoy watching your poster print.