TheMagicTouch Software Features

Revolutionize your printing process with TheMagicTouch. This innovative software offers a range of advanced features that increase efficiency, enhance print quality, and unlock new creative possibilities. From automated workflows to advanced color control, discover how TheMagicTouch can transform your printing operation.

Program Description

By default, the program opens image files on a white background. Transparent file types such as PNG, PSD, and TIF are displayed on white. The selected file is then converted from the original to CMYK and printed with the optimal settings for OKI CMYK printers or for the Ricoh 300/301/311 printers.
There are options to rotate and mirror the image, along with resizing (zooming). The result is displayed in a preview window. Multiple copies can be printed. If an image is small enough, it can be repeated to fit two or more copies onto the media.
There is the option to print the image with a mask print (pattern print). This improves the image’s stretch performance on the garment and opens up creative possibilities.
The output goes directly to the printer via the connection section of the installed USB driver. This program does not print with the standard printer driver or its settings, but uses the driver purely to process data communication. Paper type/tray/size/copies can be determined by the program. Options for printer, paper tray, media weight, media size, and number of copies are currently available.
Brightness and contrast controls, as well as a color profile control, are also available.
The program keeps track of the last five files used.

Features
The Program
A screen of TheMagicTouch Software Basic with a loaded file. The image is displayed as it would be printed. Here, the image is arranged so that it can be repeated and printed 2-up. The corners of the window can be dragged with the mouse to enlarge or reduce the window.
By selecting the media you want to print on, the software automatically makes the necessary settings.
For example, if you select TheMagicTouch TTC 3.1 for printing on white textiles, the image is automatically mirrored and ready for printing. In this example, the optimal number function produces two copies per sheet. Interface
Menus
File
Contains Open File, Print, Print Mask, Print Margins, Print Blank Page, and Exit, as well as a list of the 5 most recently used files.
Tools
Contains ICC Profile Input, ICC Profile Output, Color Settings, Custom Paper Size, Units, Print Mask Settings, Save Settings, Load Settings, and Load Default Settings.
Tools
Contains Install License, Language, and Network Application.
Help
Contains Help, a link to Online Help, and About.
The File Menu
Open
Opens an image file, i.e., select it from your computer, load the file, and if it is suitable, a preview with the current default settings is displayed. The file name is displayed in the title bar, and the file is added to the top of the list of most recently used files. Bitmap files with transparent backgrounds (TIF, PSD, and PNG) can be processed, as well as files with a white background (JPG/JPEG, GIF, BMP). Print
Sends the file to the connected printer with the current settings, provided a valid license for that printer is installed.
Mask Print
Opens the Mask Print dialog box, allowing you to check and adjust the settings. The Print button prints the file with the displayed mask pattern. A preview is available on the main screen if the “Preview Pattern” checkbox is selected.
Print Margins
Displays the current margins and printable area.
“Get Print Margins” displays the current printer margins; this is only available when the printer is turned on. The print margins are displayed in the preview window with a blue border.
To set default margins without a printer, enter 0 in all four boxes and press Enter. The minimum margins for the current printer are displayed.
To change the margins, enter a new value and press Enter. The printable area is updated. The new margins are saved when the dialog box is closed and are displayed as a blue border in the preview window.
Note: If the printable area is smaller than the image size, the image will automatically be resized to the new size.
Note: This dialog box is used when adding a custom margin to a custom paper size in the Custom Media dialog box.
Print Blank Page
This menu item is used to clean the fuser by printing a blank sheet of paper. If a transfer was printed with the wrong setting and the toner was not fused and stuck to the fuser roller, print 2 or 3 sheets of plain paper on heavyweight paper. This setting removes the toner from the fuser.
Exit
Close the program. Gramma.
1-5 (List of recently used files)
Clicking a name here loads the displayed file and places it at the top of the list. If a file is deleted or cleared, it is removed from the list and updated.
Tools Menu
ICC Profiles Input
Here you can set the ICC profile used when reading an image; this affects the color conversion. By default, the software automatically selects the correct profile for the connected printer, so no changes are needed.
ICC Profiles Output
Here you can set the ICC profile used for converting to CMYK. By default, the software automatically selects the correct profile for the connected printer, so no changes are needed.
If there is a problem with a corrupt or incorrectly loaded profile, selecting the Load Default Settings option will restore a default set of profiles and resolve the problem.
Color Settings
Used to create or edit a color profile. Custom Paper Size
To create a custom paper size: Enter the width and length in the current units. The minimum and maximum allowed values ​​will be displayed. Enter a name; it helps to use a name that accurately describes the size.
If necessary, a custom margin can be added to the paper size. Click the Print Margin button and enter the required margins.
Click Save; the new name will be added to the list.
To delete an item, select it in the list and click Delete. The item will be deleted.
When you exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box, the main list of paper sizes will be updated with the new items and any deleted items will be removed.
Units
This allows you to set the program’s units; mm, cm, and inches are available. The setting will be saved.
Mask Print Settings
This is used to set the pattern and shape used when using the Mask Print option.
Below the mask preview is an option to invert the design. If “Pattern Preview” is checked, the preview will be updated with the saved settings.
There is an import function for AI files (illustrator) to add your own shapes to the shape library.
Adobe Illustrator AI files from versions 3 to 6, and sometimes 8, are supported. These should be small and simple, as they serve as a mask for printing.
Save Settings
Saves the current settings to disk.
Load Settings
Loads saved settings from disk. The printer, margins, color profile, and toner settings are loaded.
Load Default Settings
Loads the set of basic default settings, including color settings. Loading the default settings will resolve any error with an incorrect ICC profile.
Tools Menu
Install License
Opens a dialog box to select and install a license file. The license is included with purchase. Use this option to select the file and click “Open.” Any already installed licenses will be removed.
Language
Opens a dialog box to select the language. All available languages ​​are displayed. When a file is selected, it is loaded and the program restarts. It is best to change the language without an image loaded.
Network Application
For a network printer, the IP address and connection type are displayed here, along with the serial number and status, if available. Details about the toner/consumables are displayed if they can be read over the network.
Help Menu
Help
Displays the manual.
Online Help
Links to more information on the TheMagicTouch website.
About
Displays the following information about the program:
The release version and the program version.
The current license.
Without a license, the program will work, but printing will not be possible. If the correct license is installed and the printer is turned on, “Valid license for” will be displayed.
Controls
Brightness.
Makes the image darker or brighter.
Press the icon to reset the slider to zero.
Contrast.
Displays the following information about the program:
The release version and the program version.
Contrast.
Displays the following information about the program:
The release version and the program version.
Current license.
The program will work without a license, but printing will not be possible. If the correct license is installed and the printer is turned on, “Valid license for” will be displayed.
Controls
Brightness.
Makes the image darker or brighter.
Press the icon to reset the slider to zero.
Contrast.
… Changes the contrast level.
Press the icon to reset the slider to zero.
Mirror
Prints the image as a mirror image. This is automatically set when selecting the transfer paper.
Rotate 90°
Rotates the image 90°.
Rotate 180°
Rotates the image 180°. This can be used to print upside down, so that the darkest part is printed first, which can be better for toner fixation.
Pattern Preview
Displays the mask print settings in the preview window.
X and Y Format
Displays the image size. The size can be edited. Changing one size will cause the other to be different. The others are automatically adjusted. The program does not allow image distortion.
This is the overall image size, not the size of the colored areas in the center of a transparent page.
X Quantity and Y Quantity and Total Quantity.
Displays the number of copies in X and Y, along with the total number of copies.
If Optimal Quantity is enabled, the number is automatically calculated and the images are displayed in the preview.
The checkbox for Optimal Layout sets even spacing or minimum spacing.
If Optimal Quantity is disabled, you can enter the number of copies. If the number is possible at the current size, the copies are displayed.
Example of a Quantity Setting
Optimal Quantity setting with a 7 cm format in the X-axis produces 8 copies (2 by 4).
Automatic Quantity setting with Optimal Quantity disabled.
Automatic Quantity setting with Optimal Quantity enabled.
DPI
Displays the effective DPI of the image. The DPI display turns RED below 50 DPI as a warning! Note: Enlarging the size of an original with a low DPI will not produce good results. Try to have at least 150 DPI at the printed size. 300 dpi is a good size to aim for.
Zoom
The zoom button enlarges/reduces the image. Hold it down to accelerate the movement. The new size is displayed in the X and Y size displays, and the current optimal number of images is displayed in the X Count and Y Count displays.
The current zoom percentage of the original file is displayed in the zoom box.
Maximum Zoom
Clicking this will adjust the current image to the page size. Clicking it a second time will return the zoom to 100% if the image is smaller than the current page size.
Color Areas
The colored squares next to the preview can help you see how the final result might look on a colored background.
Print Settings
The bar at the top of this section shows the progress of loading, converting, or printing files. Various messages may appear. Printer Selection
Select the printer from the dropdown list. Normally, only one printer is displayed, but if there is a Copy1, etc., it will be displayed here. Only printers with a valid license installed will be displayed here.
Note: On startup, it may take a few seconds for network printers to appear due to network latency and energy saving (the printer has gone to sleep).
Paper Type
Select the media type or weight. Settings for TheMagicTouch paper, such as WOW Light and CPM, are included, as are the normal OKI settings. Paper type settings are selected automatically.
For example, the TTC3.1 setting enables automatic mirroring.
Paper Size
Select the paper size to print on here. This list includes standard sizes and any custom sizes created using the Custom Paper Size option. Additional non-standard sizes, such as A4XL (420 x 216 mm), are available on some TheMagicTouch media. Paper Input
Select here where the printer should use the media for printing: Auto, Tray 1, or Multi-Purpose Tray. When you select transfer paper as the Paper Type, the optimal input for that type of transfer paper is automatically set. If choosing a different paper input option for that specific transfer paper is not recommended, the Paper Input option will be unavailable.
Copies
Set the desired number of prints here.
Buttons
Print Button
Click here to start printing.
If only the statistics are displayed but not printed, this can be adjusted via the Tools > Set Statistics menu.
Mask Print
Click here to start printing with the mask print settings.
If only the statistics are displayed but not printed, this can be adjusted via the Tools > Set Statistics menu.
Note:
If the Total Count setting is so large that the overall dpi is too high for printing, a message will be displayed. Image too large message
This is usually caused by a large number of small copies; the effective resolution has become too large to print. The resolution of the original artwork should be reduced in a graphics program to keep the print size small.
In general, the image resolution should be 200 to 400 dpi at the actual print size. The MagicTouch Pro can produce enormous print files when high X Quantity and Y Quantity settings are selected in combination with a high DPI. This can cause the printer to take a very long time to start printing.
Screen size or window size
By clicking the corner of the window with the mouse, Pulling will enlarge the window (and the thumbnail).
File Compatibility
TheMagicTouch Software can process the following file types:
Adobe Photoshop PSD (both RGB and CMYK) with transparency.
PSD (both RGB and CMYK) without transparency.
TIF RGB type with transparency (uncompressed and LZW; Zip compression is not supported).
TIF without transparency.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) with transparency.
PNG without transparency.
GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) with transparency.
GIF without transparency.
Windows bitmap BMP.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) CMYK JPEGs are not supported.
Note: The GIF format only supports 256 colors and should not be used for full-color images. It is suitable for images with limited colors, such as logos.
Mask Print Function
Adobe Illustrator AI files from versions 3 through 6, and sometimes 8, are supported. These should be small and simple, as they act as a mask for printing.
Appendix
TheMagicTouch T.One and TheMagicTouch WOW 7.8
These products require a minimum amount of toner. If one of these two transfer paper types is selected, the program will display all areas where there is insufficient toner for a good result in the preview. Where colors are missing from the design, there is insufficient toner to successfully use these transfer paper types.
For example:
If TheMagicTouch T.One is selected, most of this image is deleted, indicating that this design cannot be processed properly with TheMagicTouch T.One. To process such images with TheMagicTouch T.One and TheMagicTouch WOW 7.8, an OKI printer with white toner and TheMagicTouch Software Pro are required. Hot Stamp Foil (TheMagicTouch T.Foil) also requires a level of toner, but in this case, the program produces a rich black color to make it work.
For Hot Stamp Foil, it’s best to use images with a transparent background, as this allows for easy detection of the image. In the case of JPG images, compression artifacts can make the image unusable. TheMagicTouch software is designed to mitigate this problem, but damaged edges will often be present.
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Features
TheMagicTouch Software Pro converts an image file, preferably with a transparent background, into a 3-channel (CMY) image and a white channel to control OKI printers that use white toner. Currently, these printers are:
C711WT
ES7411
Pro7411WT
Pro920WT
C920WT
ES9420WT
Pro9420WT
Pro8432WT
Crio8432WDT
The white density is automatically adjusted to maintain a consistent toner density. The level can be adjusted.
Program Description
The program opens image files and displays the image with a white background. If you select a print option that requires white, such as TheMagicTouch WOW 7.8 transfer paper, or if you enable or disable the Print White option, the image will be displayed on a transparent background if the image has a transparent background. If the image doesn’t have this, the program offers an option to attempt to remove the background.
The selected file is converted from the original to CMYK colors. This is a compromise, as CMY doesn’t have the same color gamut as CMYK, and prints won’t be as colorful as a true CMYK print. The transparent layer, if present, is converted to a mask and used to create a layer over the entire image or in the brighter areas. In the preview screen, this appears as white mixed with the colors, and this is what appears when “Show White” is enabled. On a printer with white toner, the layer is printed with white on top of the image. White is printed last. Some printers can print white first, and in this case, the white is underneath the colors.
There are options to rotate and mirror the image, along with resizing (zooming). The result is displayed in the preview screen. Multiple copies can be printed. The number of copies can be set automatically or manually. If an image is small enough, it can be resized to fit two or more images on the printout.
The output goes directly to the printer via the connection portion of the installed USB driver. This print Gramma does not print using the standard printer driver or its settings, but uses the driver purely to process data communication.
The advantage is that all TheMagicTouch transfer paper types are pre-set with all applicable parameters for perfect results.
The brightness and contrast controls can also be adjusted in the program, and a color profile control is included.
A license file is required to print with the program. You can obtain this from TheMagicTouch.
The license can be installed after the program is installed.
Keep a backup copy of your license file on separate media to prevent the license from being lost if something unexpected happens to your computer.
The program is installed with the language selected in the installer. This language is based on the version of Windows™ being used and may not be as expected. This can be changed if necessary. To do this, use the option in the Tools > Language menu. TheMagicTouch Software Interface
The Program
Here you see a typical TheMagicTouch Software Pro screen with a file with transparency, ready to be printed with TheMagicTouch WOW Dark. White printing is enabled, and the image is displayed as it would be printed. TheMagicTouch WOW Dark is the selected media. Optimal quantity is enabled, and the two images are ready to be printed.
The lower right corner of the window can be dragged with the mouse to resize it.
Interface Menus
File
Contains Open, Print, Print Margins, Print Blank Page, and Exit options, as well as a list of the five most recently used files.
Tools
Contains JPG settings, Black Removal settings, Preset Profiles, Custom Paper Size, Color settings, Units, Mask Print settings, Save Settings, Load Settings, and Load Default Settings.
Tools
Contains Install License, Printer Driver Settings, Set Statistics, and Language.
Help
Contains Help – online help and Info. File Menu
Open
This allows you to select an image file from your computer and, if it is the correct file type, load it. It will then be displayed in the preview window with the current default settings. The file name will appear in the title bar, and the file will be added to the top of the list of recently used files. Files with transparent backgrounds (PSD, PNG, and TIF) are preferred. Files without transparent backgrounds will be opened, the background will be displayed, and the Remove Background option will be enabled.
Print
This sends the file to the licensed printer with the current settings.
Print Margins
This displays the current margins and printable area.
‘Get Printer Margins’ retrieves the current printer margins from the printer. This is only available when the printer is turned on! The setting is displayed in the preview window by the blue line.
To set default margins without the printer connected, enter 0 in all four boxes and press Enter. The minimum margins for the current OKI are displayed.
To change the margins, enter a new value and press OK. The printable area is updated. The new margins are saved when the dialog box is closed and are displayed as a blue box on the preview screen.
Note: If the printable area is smaller than the image size, the image will automatically be resized to the new size.
Note: This dialog box is used to add a custom margin to a custom paper size in the Custom Media dialog box.
Print Blank Page
This menu item is used to print a sheet of plain paper without any image if, for any reason, the fuser is contaminated with toner residue from an incompletely fused print. This function allows the printer to be run clean. Use heavier paper and select “Print Blank Page” to print without an image to remove the toner from the fuser.
Exit
Closes the program. 1-5 (List of recently used files)
Clicking a name here loads the displayed file and places it at the top of the list. If the file is missing, for example, because it was on a removable drive, it is removed from the list.
Tools Menu
JPG Settings
Used to set the level of JPG background removal. JPGs always have a background, which the software removes as effectively as possible. This setting allows you to adjust the intensity of the background removal.
Black Removal
Used to set the threshold for black removal. This setting is interactive and can be