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Tips for preparing trouble-free files

Using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint as a page layout program
Issues and work-arounds when using these programs for desktop publishing.

Basic File Preparation Specifications

The How's and Why's of Making PDF's
Includes instructions for making PDF's that will work!

Converting printed pieces for the web

Descriptions of common proofs used in the printing industry

How to approve a proof
Includes a handy approval checklist you can print out

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