This practical guide helps you learn how to use Adobe's portable document format (PDF) to create cross-platform files for easy transmitting, viewing, and printing. PDF files retain all of your formatting, even your fonts and graphics, and can be shared electronically in any number of ways--via disk, intranets, e-mail, CD-ROM, and the Web.
 Unfortunately, the book has a few typos; the chapter on "Adobe Capture," for example, is called "Adobe Culture." But there's useful information nonetheless, including details on creating and fine-tuning PDF files. You learn about Adobe Acrobat, the software for converting files to PDF format and for publishing the completed files, and you explore the uses of Acrobat's companion tools: Adobe Capture, Distiller, Exchange, Catalogue, PDF Writer, and Reader. More technical chapters cover printing issues, such as trapping and OPI (Open Prepress Interface); digital workflow issues, such as networks, printers, and workflow systems; and PostScript, the page-description language. There's also a lot of technical information on the PDF format itself. Other topics include the Acrobat SDK, plug-ins for extending Acrobat's functionality, and the uses for PDF files in publishing and other fields. --Kathleen Caster

Pdf Printing and Workflow

Computers & Technology

Romano, Frank J.

Programming

PRENTICE/HALL

Two graphics arts consultants review all the latest options for delivering customized short runs as well as marketing, sales, and management techniques. Topics include commercial applications, book publishing, in-house applications, labels; second-generation, database-integrated variable printing; paper and bindery issues; digital files and networks, the commercial service provider business; the advantages and tradeoffs associated with printing technology; and leading competitors such as Agfa Chromapress, Presstek Technologies, and Kodak Lionheart. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

On-Demand Printing

Fenton, Howard M.

Graphics & Design

The first comprehensive guide to levering the power of digital photography for graphics, design, and communications professionals. The guide reviews the entire "imaging Chain, " from image capture through print. It covers all levels of cameras and includes project-based buying tips. Expert tips and tricks help the reader improve the quality of the final printed image.

Professional Digital Photography

Arts & Photography

Erickson, Bill

Photography & Video

The Typencyclopedia: A User's Guide to Better Typography (The Bowker Graphics Library. Bowker's Composition Series)

Libraries Unltd Inc

On-demand printing is short-notice, quick turnaround of short, economical print runs. When all criteria are met, the result is lower inventory costs, lower risk of obsolescence, lower production costs, and reduced distribution costs. Experts agree that printing faster (digital printing) and cheaper (on-demand printing), along with the ability to target single customers (personalization and customization), gives digital and on-demand printing a significant competitive advantage over traditional printing.  With applications ranging from regional catalogs to database marketing to personalized course packets, market experts predict the continued growth of on-demand and digital printing. This book provides an introduction to the digital and on-demand printing processes, intended for the general reader who would like to understand the current technology and trends.

Computer-To-Plate: Automating the Printing Industry

ADAMS, Richard

Adams, Richard M.

Romano, Frank

Printing Industries Pr

The most comprehensive and up-to-date book on on-demand printing! It will help you understand the rapid changes that are taking place and provide a base of knowledge for decision making.

On-Demand Printing : The Revolution in Digital and Customized Printing

Romano, Frank and Fenton, Howard

This text describes what on-demand printing is, the economics of on-demand printing, and the market and technological forces driving on-demand printing. The authors also review the core applications for on-demand printing, including commercial applications, book publishing and in-house publications.

On-Demand Printing: The Revolution in Digital and Customized Printing

The Story of Sholes and Mergenthaler and the Invention of the Typewriter and the Linotype.

Machine Writing and Typesetting: The Story of Sholes and Mergenthaler and the Invention of the Typewriter and the Linotype

Gama Communications

Hundreds of insider's tips on QuarkXPress are arranged in easily referenced sections and include discussions on such topics as text boxes, picture files, color, trapping, printing, viewing, typography, and document layout. Original. (Intermediate).

Quarkxpress Tips & Tools

Knaflewska, Magda

Quarkxpress Users International

Micro Pub Pr

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Romano, Frank J.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Romano, Frank J.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Romano, Frank J.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Pdf Printing and Workflow

On-Demand Printing

Professional Digital Photography

The Typencyclopedia: A User's Guide to Better Typography (The Bowker Graphics Library. Bowker's Composition Series)

Computer-To-Plate: Automating the Printing Industry

On-Demand Printing : The Revolution in Digital and Customized Printing

On-Demand Printing: The Revolution in Digital and Customized Printing

Computer-To-Plate: Automating the Printing Industry

Machine Writing and Typesetting: The Story of Sholes and Mergenthaler and the Invention of the Typewriter and the Linotype

Quarkxpress Tips & Tools