These tips for properly preparing your digital files for printing will ensure that your next project is stress-free.
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Creating a Digital File with InDesignCreating PDF Files with InDesign. Use the Press Quality preset that comes with InDesign as a starting point. Make changes as noted by the red ovals. Every other setting can stay at its original setting...
6 Pointers on Producing Effective Digital Printing Digital printing — which affords mail advertisers almost infinite opportunities for highly persuasive personalization — demands careful preparation. Sylvia Konkel of EU Services of Rockville, Maryland, offers these six tips on digital production...
6 Ways to Build Strong Files using InDesignIn InDesign, crafting well-formed documents will not only look better, but save you money in unexpected production costs...
Tips on Preparing Digital Files When it comes to cost it does not matter if you are PC or Mac based. Either platform works well, with few exceptions. Problems and potential errors arise when a digital file is created on a PC platform and then converted to Mac for printing...
InDesign Custom PDF PresetsWhen creating a print-ready PDF file with InDesign, a custom preset can save time...
Setting up a Folded BrochureOne of the first things to think about when creating a brochure is how it will fold. A few of the more common folds are roll fold, accordion fold and gate fold...
Digital PrePress Desktop publishing is the process of using the computer and specific types of software to combine text and graphics to produce documents such as newsletters, brochures, books, etc...
Photoshop - The Key to Working with BlackUsing process black on small objects such as body copy text and fine keyline borders is OK. But if you have a large background of solid black or very large black type, then the solid black may look...
Let the Healing Begin - Hot Photoshop ToolsAnyone who has used Photoshop long enough is familiar with the Clone Stamp tool. This little gem has been a favorite for many a photographer or artist...