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Design Center 2300

The central hub of the entire VariQuest Learning Suite, helping both teachers and students quickly and easily create custom, captivating visuals for their school or classroom.

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Arbor Day Poster Pack

Arbor Day Poster Pack

 

Celebrate Arbor Day with your students by downloading this 3-pack of informative Arbor Day Posters created in collaboration with Cathy Henry of The Curriculum Corner!

Looking for more content to print on your Perfecta Poster Design System? Check out our Perfecta Content Guide organized by title, lesson, and type!

 
Arbor Day Quote Poster
 
The Roots of Arbor Day
 
Trees Rooted in Tradition
 
Let's TACO 'Bout Severe Weather Poster

Let's TACO 'Bout Severe Weather Poster

 

Do your students know the difference between a ‘Watch’ and a ‘Warning’ when it comes to severe weather? Educate them on the terminology and how to respond to each one with this fun poster that uses tacos as a way to visually demonstrate the difference!

Also available in Spanish!

 

Looking for more content to print on your Perfecta Poster Design System and Motiva 400 Specialty Printing System? Check out our content guides organized by title, lesson, and type!
Perfecta Content Guide 
Motiva Content Guide 

 
Taco 'bout Severe Weather
 
Taco 'bout Severe Weather - Spanish
 
THINK Before You Speak Poster

THINK Before You Speak Poster

 

We figured it was about time we gave this all-time favorite poster an upgrade! While social media apps are constantly changing, the need for critical thinking remains the same! Encourage students to take a minute to think about what they say – whether it’s a face-to-face conversation or a virtual dialogue – with our new-and-improved THINK Poster, available in both Spanish & English!

 

Looking for more content to print on your Perfecta Poster Design System and Motiva 400 Specialty Printing System? Check out our content guides organized by title, lesson, and type!
Perfecta Content Guide
Motiva Content Guide

 
THINK Before You Speak
 
THINK Before You Speak - Spanish
 
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FAQS

FAQS

Design Center 2300 & Software

Can I import images (photo, clipart, etc.) into the DC2300 to use with the Perfecta, Poster Maker and Awards Maker templates?

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 Users Guide for supported file types.

Is the Design Center all inclusive?

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.

Can I load Microsoft Office software, Adobe Suite, or other applications on the Design Center 2300?

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.

Do I need to shut down my Design Center every night?

No, you may leave the Design Center on continuously during regular usage. It is recommended to power down the system when not using it for an extended period of time.

Can I print 8 x 11 originals to a desktop printer from the Design Center? Is it plug and play or do I need to load special drivers?

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 x 11 tray located on the back of the printer.

Do we recommend using a surge protector?

Yes, as with any valuable electronic components, this is strongly recommended for all VariQuest products.

Is there a significant difference between using the Design Center and running VariQuest Software on a regular PC?

Yes, the touch screen is easy to use, doesnt 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 its 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.

Is VariQuest Software v4.0 compatible with Windows operating systems?

Yes, VariQuest Software v4.0 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8 PRO (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (32- and 64-bit), or XP PRO (SP3).

How do I import photos from a USB flash drive and/or CD (such as student photos, clipart, etc.) to the Design Center?

Images can be saved to a USB flash drive or burned onto a CD/DVD and installed on the Design Center. When the files launch, save to a folder created on the desktop (this will be the easiest place to locate later). The files can be accessed by selecting a template and importing the image located on the USB flash drive/CD right into the template.

What happens when I purchase additional VariQuest products after I have initially set-up my Design Center?

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.

What if I own an early version of the 3000 Series PosterPrinter that only has a parallel port and not USB, can I still connect this to the Design Center? Are special drivers needed since its not USB?

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.

How do you import my own graphics such as our school mascot? Does it matter if the graphics are full color or black and white?

Please follow the same procedure as outlined in the previous questions. When using the Poster Maker 3600 or the Awards Maker, the mascot file should be black and white or grayscale for optimum quality. You can import both color and black and white graphics to the Perfecta templates. You are also prompted to upload your own mascot during the initial setup procedure. The school name and mascot will appear on select templates for the Poster Maker, Awards Maker and Perfecta.

Can we load VariQuest Software on each teachers computer?

Yes, the software license allows you to install VariQuest Software on computers located at your school site. Advantages include being able to print 8 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).

What temperature ranges can this product withstand?

Operating temperature range: 50 to 95F.

Operating humidity range: 10 to 90%RH.

Can I upgrade my Windows 7 Design Center to Windows 10?

The VariQuest Design Center 2300A\B have been qualified to run on Windows 7. If you would like to upgrade the machine to Windows 10, you may do so. Unfortunately, Varitronics is unable to support the actual upgrade of Windows 10. Once successfully upgraded to Windows 10, Varitronics will happily support the installation of the VariQuest Software on this machine. If you have Premium Access to the Cutout Maker content, you may lose access to your content after the upgrade to Windows 10. To regain access, call 1-800-328-0585 for assistance.

Can Poster Maker templates be printed to the Perfecta 2400?

Yes, the majority of the Poster Maker templates that are available in the Perfecta module can be colorized. Be sure to select Show all templates when browsing or searching for a template in the Perfecta module. Easy ways to differentiate a Perfecta template from a Poster Maker template Perfecta templates have a blue bar and Poster Maker Templates have a red bar. Color text and graphics elements can be added to most Poster Maker Templates.