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Copy & Print: File Preparation for Printing
Updated: 31 October 2018 03:22 PM
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File PreparationHow to Prepare Files for Printing in ColourHow to Save CC Files for Printing at the Digital Print CentreHow to Print Word or Pages Documents to PDF in OSXHow to Save Photoshop CC Files for Printing in the LabHow to Save Illustrator CC Files for Printing in the LabHow to Save InDesign CC Files for Printing in the LabHow to Save AutoCAD Files for PlottingHow to Combine your files into a single .PDF using Adobe AcrobatHow to Transport Your File to the Digital Print Centre (Storage Media)How to Prepare Your File for Booklet Printing
How to Prepare Files for Printing in Colour
For more information and application-specific instruction, see the related articles in this section. In the interest of serving as many people as possible, we cannot accept native InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Pages or Quark Xpress files The following set of instructions is for Adobe Creative Cloud. How to Save CCFiles for Printing at the Digital Print CentrePDF from Illustrator CC (OSX)
PDF from InDesign CC (OSX)
TIFF from Photoshop CC (OSX)
How to Print Word or Pages Documents to PDF in OSX
How to Save Photoshop CC Files for Printing in the LabThe main objective before printing a file to the printers in the lab is to decrease file size. If you want high resolution prints that require a large file size, please visit the Digital Print Centre. The first step is to save the file as a TIFF. Make sure you have saved your original file before you begin this process.
Next, reduce the resolution of the file.
Finally, flatten all your layers.
The main objective before printing a file to the printers in the lab is to decrease file size. If you want high resolution prints that require a large file size, please visit the Digital Print Centre. The best way to do that is to save your file as a PDF. Make sure you have saved your original file before you begin this process.
If you are trying to make a layout with multiple high resolution pictures, Illustrator will likely create a file that is too large to send to the printer. Use InDesign instead for this type of document. How to Save InDesign CC Files for Printing in the LabThere is a conflict between InDesign and the OSX Lion print drivers. As a result, InDesign files do not print to the printers in the labs. The solution is to save as PDF:
If you require a high resolution print that requires a larger file size, please visit the Digital Print Centre. How to Save AutoCAD Files for PlottingPlot all files to PDF from AutoCAD:
How to Combine your files into a single .PDF using Adobe AcrobatSimilar files (same colour mode/size and type of paper) MUST be combined into a single .PDF. Follow the file preparation instructions and prepare your individual files according. Combine the files before bringing them to print.
How to Transport Your File to the Digital Print Centre (Storage Media)USB Key/Flash Drive A portable USB key is the fastest and easiest method of transferring files. Make sure your key is formatted for Macintosh computers. Print Centre USB If you have a laptop but are unable to supply a USB key, The Print Centre can provide one for the transfer of files. If you are in line waiting to print, you may request to transfer files prior to your arrival at the front of the queue. In order to make this service accessible at all times, the USB Key is unavailable for lending outside of the Print Centre. Portable Hard Drive The Print Centre supports both USB and FireWire hard drives. If your hard drive requires an electrical outlet, we can provide that too. Make sure it is Macintosh Compatible. CD/DVD The Print Centre supports CDs and DVDs for file transfer. After a while, you may find using discs to be expensive. Most students purchase an inexpensive, reusable USB key to take the place of CDs and DVDs. | |
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