Workstation Preferences
CD and DVD Burning from Spectra
Last Updated: July 15, 2026If your computer has a CD or DVD burner and the software to support them, you can use Spectra to help write images and data to them for safekeeping. You can choose your burning drive in the backup utility, for archiving images, or to make a lab CD in Spectra/Stratus Desktop. CD Burning Use Windows...
Dymo Label Printing
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. Spectra/Stratus Desktop makes it easy to print single labels to a Dymo Label printer. Requirements StudioPlus Version 5.7 or above Dymo LabelWriter printer. We support the 450 or 550 Series. The Dymo 550 requires using Dymo Labels, it is a...
Workstation Preferences Overview
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Workstation Preferences is where you can further customize your installation of the software. Go to Maintenance > Preferences > Workstation Preferences. Each tab contains settings which apply to a single computer – the computer you are using. Integration Tab – If you’ve selected an integration (such as ProSelect) on the Integration tab in Company (Studio)...
Workstation Preferences – Digital
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Use the settings on this tab to select specific imaging software, image paths (to override the studio default), and projection settings for each computer as needed. Image Paths Override NOTE: This feature is available in the Professional and Enterprise version of Spectra. Note: Most users should make sure nothing is entered here. It is designed...
Workstation Preferences – Email
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. Use this page to establish outgoing email settings that are specific to a single workstation. NOTE: These settings will override your company settings. We recommend establishing your company-wide email settings before making changes on the workstation level. Set up your...
Workstation Preferences – Integration
Last Updated: July 16, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Professional and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. If you set up any integrations on the Integration tab in Studio Preferences (pictured below), you also need to select the appropriate folder options on each workstation that will use the integration. See the Digital Integrations section of...
Workstation Preferences – Miscellaneous
Last Updated: July 15, 2026All other workstation-specific settings are controlled in the Miscellaneous tab. This tab includes settings related to cash drawers, Dymo label printers, and CD and DVD burning, as well as a low graphics option for slower computers. Cash Drawer Indicate if this workstation has an APG cash drawer attached to it. The interface works with any...
Workstation Preferences – Credit Cards
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Use the settings on this tab to set up how you want to process credit cards on each computer. Processing Options Web Interface – This option uses the secure web interface provided by TSYS/eWAY. Genius Customer Engagement Device – The Genius device can be purchased or leased from TSYS. It supports traditional credit and debit...
FAQ: Why is my Dymo 550 not working after a Windows Update on Windows 10 or 11?
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Windows did an update that causes the DYMO to print blank labels from Stratus., because this is outside the scope of our technical support policy, screenshots and complete step by step instructions are not possible. If you need help with this, please contact an IT Person. Current status: issues with printing blank labels from our...