I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files.
I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file.
Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message that says,
"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to print to a file."
Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as follows:
"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
when you run it you'll be asked for a ppd to use. use the generic postscript printer that is included. When you get to the part of how to connect it, that's when you select file.
>Use the "winsteng" driver from adobe > >http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=44& >platform=Windows
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"Ed Lake" wrote in message news:sdSdnfRw4qNPE2_cRVn-tw@giganews.com... >I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the cover), >but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. > > I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything > looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I EXPORT > a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. > > Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message that > says, > > "To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to > print to a file." > > Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I can't > find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as follows: > > "Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> > Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the > printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> "Ed Lake" wrote in message > news:sdSdnfRw4qNPE2_cRVn-tw@giganews.com... > >>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the cover), >>but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >> >>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I EXPORT >>a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >> >>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message that >>says, >> >>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>print to a file." >> >>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I can't >>find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as follows: >> >>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> I'd assumed that Quark Xpress would include the necessary software > to create .pdf files.
It does. It sounds as if your stumbling block is getting a PostScript "printer" (a logical printer, that is, not a physical one) configured on Windows.
Earlier, you said:
> "Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start > -> Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of > the printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer > printer> -> Properties -> Details -> Print to the following port -> > FILE)."
> In article , Ed Lake wrote: > > >>I'd assumed that Quark Xpress would include the necessary software >>to create .pdf files. > > > It does. It sounds as if your stumbling block is getting a PostScript > "printer" (a logical printer, that is, not a physical one) configured > on Windows. > > Earlier, you said: > > >>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start >>-> Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of >>the printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer >>printer> -> Properties -> Details -> Print to the following port -> >>FILE)." > > >>Unfortunately, When I get to the last step, I can't stop there. The >>Windows XP software then asks me to choose a printer manufacturer >>and a printer model. > > > Right. I don't use QXP on Windows, but I would think that the Jaws > software bundled with QXP6 includes a driver you can select at that > point, and that would be the best choice. You might be able to get by > with choosing some more or less generic model (e.g., Apple > LaserWriter), but you won't get support for custom paper sizes and > other niceties. > > So when you get to that point, click "Have disk...", pop in the QXP > installation CD, poke around, and see what you can find. Or at least, > that's what I'd do. > > -- > > Quark says I have to assign "DeviceN" to create .pdf files. I did that. But I may have screwed up something. When I set up the new printer, it asked me to give it a name, and I called it "Quark". Maybe I have to call it "DeviceN". I'll give that a try.
In article <1333321.cxEdSL455g@dupree.null.not>, John Doherty wrote:
> In article , Ed Lake wrote: > > > I'd assumed that Quark Xpress would include the necessary software > > to create .pdf files. > > It does. It sounds as if your stumbling block is getting a PostScript > "printer" (a logical printer, that is, not a physical one) configured > on Windows. > > Earlier, you said: > > > "Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start > > -> Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of > > the printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer > > printer> -> Properties -> Details -> Print to the following port -> > > FILE)." > > > Unfortunately, When I get to the last step, I can't stop there. The > > Windows XP software then asks me to choose a printer manufacturer > > and a printer model. > > Right. I don't use QXP on Windows, but I would think that the Jaws > software bundled with QXP6 includes a driver you can select at that > point, and that would be the best choice. You might be able to get by > with choosing some more or less generic model (e.g., Apple > LaserWriter), but you won't get support for custom paper sizes and > other niceties. > > So when you get to that point, click "Have disk...", pop in the QXP > installation CD, poke around, and see what you can find. Or at least, > that's what I'd do. > > --
Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the " Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define a distillable .ps (or .prn) file.
As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC.
They are located at: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double click away.
Though its really well documented, if you want more information on it, I'll be happy to post it.
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake wrote:
>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. > >I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. > >Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >that says, > >"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >print to a file." > >Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >follows: > >"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. (I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.)
I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC".
All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just assumed that Quark would create something better or different.
Thanks.
Ed
The_Victor wrote:
> Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the > " Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At > the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using > the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it > doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define > a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. > > As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for > a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the > Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. > > They are located at: > http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm > A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre > Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience > dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have > trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, > its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and > with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double > click away. > > Though its really well documented, if you want more information on > it, I'll be happy to post it. > > > On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake > wrote: > > >>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >> >>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >> >>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>that says, >> >>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>print to a file." >> >>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>follows: >> >>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output > from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL > release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC".
Let's think about this: if your book printer does NOT want your original Quark files, then why does he recommend that you use Quark?
If your book printer does NOT want your original Quark files, then why would you listen to him when he says to use Quark?
If all he wants is PDF files, then you spent a HUGE amount of money for Quark--all for nothing. Because if he wants a PDF, he really doesn't give a rat's ass what you typeset the book with.
> In article , > Ed Lake wrote: > > >>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output >>from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL >>release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC". > > > Let's think about this: if your book printer does NOT want your > original Quark files, then why does he recommend that you use Quark? > > If your book printer does NOT want your original Quark files, then why > would you listen to him when he says to use Quark? > > If all he wants is PDF files, then you spent a HUGE amount of money for > Quark--all for nothing. Because if he wants a PDF, he really doesn't > give a rat's ass what you typeset the book with. >
Technically, I haven't yet picked a Book Manufacturer. I talked with some local printers, and I checked over the web sites for a half dozen Book Manufacturers, and I talked with one of them, they all seem to consider Quark Xpress to be the standard.
I wrote my book with WORD and printed .pdf files from that. But there were font problems and other problems when I created the .pdf files. Garamond seems to be different on Windows XP than on Windows 98. There may be some way around it, but I just bought Quark Xpress and converted.
I'm on Quark Xpress now, so there's no point in saying there's some way I could have done it with WORD. The money is spent, and it's all typeset on Quark. There's no going back. Everything looks great no matter where I print it. I just want to create the .pdf files the right way. I'm not a techie, so I'm worried about problems that may not really exist.
On Monday, I'll call the most likely Book Manufacturer that I'll be using, and maybe they can answer the questions.
My biggest problem may be a fear of getting into a situation that will delay my book for weeks or months. It may be a problem that doesn't really exist.
> Technically, I haven't yet picked a Book Manufacturer. I talked with > some local printers, and I checked over the web sites for a half dozen > Book Manufacturers, and I talked with one of them, they all seem to > consider Quark Xpress to be the standard.
For what THEY do. You don't do what THEY do.
> I wrote my book with WORD and printed .pdf files from that. But there > were font problems and other problems when I created the .pdf files.
That had nothing to do with Word, trust me.
> On Monday, I'll call the most likely Book Manufacturer that I'll be > using, and maybe they can answer the questions.
You need their process for making PDF files that they will accept. Each printer has his own process. Generally it involves Adobe Acrobat, the Distiller component, and that printer's specific job options settings file.
But since you did go the Quark route, you've eliminated most, if not all, the objections just about any printer could raise concering you giving them source files. They should all happily take your Quark files as is, with no effort.
> In article , > Ed Lake wrote: > > >>Technically, I haven't yet picked a Book Manufacturer. I talked with >>some local printers, and I checked over the web sites for a half dozen >>Book Manufacturers, and I talked with one of them, they all seem to >>consider Quark Xpress to be the standard. > > > For what THEY do. You don't do what THEY do. >
But I AM doing what they do. I'm typesetting a book. One thing I noticed about WORD vs Quark is that Quark compensates for the "gutter" (i.e., the thin strip where the pages are glued together). It also makes certain the "gutter" is on the right on even numbered pages and on the left on odd numbered pages. WORD doesn't have any such capability, as far as I can tell.
I also had a real problem creating page numbers of this type: i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc. and not printing a number on the first page. There were all sorts of problems with WORD that go away with Quark, although with Quark a lot of it is done by hand and not automatically (or if it can be done automatically, I didn't find out how to do it before I finished the book.)
I'll try again tomorrow morning to use Quark to create a .pdf file. I have an idea what the problem may be. I'll report back after I've given it a try.
Thanks.
Ed
> > > >>I wrote my book with WORD and printed .pdf files from that. But there >>were font problems and other problems when I created the .pdf files. > > > That had nothing to do with Word, trust me. > > > > > >>On Monday, I'll call the most likely Book Manufacturer that I'll be >>using, and maybe they can answer the questions. > > > You need their process for making PDF files that they will accept. Each > printer has his own process. Generally it involves Adobe Acrobat, the > Distiller component, and that printer's specific job options settings > file. > > But since you did go the Quark route, you've eliminated most, if not > all, the objections just about any printer could raise concering you > giving them source files. They should all happily take your Quark files > as is, with no effort. >
> > For what THEY do. You don't do what THEY do. > > > > But I AM doing what they do. I'm typesetting a book.
Ummmm....quite frankly, you're doing a very small subset of what they do.
> One thing I > noticed about WORD vs Quark is that Quark compensates for the "gutter" > (i.e., the thin strip where the pages are glued together). It also > makes certain the "gutter" is on the right on even numbered pages and on > the left on odd numbered pages. WORD doesn't have any such capability, > as far as I can tell.
Yes, it does. As someone once said (very recently), you can do anything in Word. However, you can't do anything easily in Word...
>I also had a real problem creating page numbers of this type: i, ii, >iii, iv, v, etc. and not printing a number on the first page. There >were all sorts of problems with WORD that go away with Quark, although >with Quark a lot of it is done by hand and not automatically (or if it >can be done automatically, I didn't find out how to do it before I >finished the book.
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> You need their process for making PDF files that they will accept. > Each printer has his own process. Generally it involves Adobe > Acrobat, the Distiller component, and that printer's specific job > options settings file.
FWIW, I don't find that to be true. We ship PDF files for hundreds of books every year, and we make them all the same way, no matter who the printer is. Sometimes we don't even know who the printer will be when we make the PDF. Doesn't matter -- we'd do the same thing anyway and it all works just fine.
> But since you did go the Quark route, you've eliminated most, if not > all, the objections just about any printer could raise concering you > giving them source files. They should all happily take your Quark > files as is, with no effort.
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:09:03 -0500, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote:
>If all he wants is PDF files, then you spent a HUGE amount of money for >Quark--all for nothing. Because if he wants a PDF, he really doesn't >give a rat's ass what you typeset the book with.
Ahh, not so. Try typesetting a book with MS Word. Anyone will find a higer appreciation as well as monetary compensation for a real layout utility.
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:45:16 -0600, Ed Lake wrote:
>I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I >don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. > (I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.)
Post script files are simple ASCII text documents that define a page to a printer. You can make them with anything. I actually program some of them by hand
As for the Textronic, not all printers are postscript printers. Having the Textronic description in your "print to file" printer will ensure that you're producing an appropreate .ps.
Earlier I didn't see that you already have an HP laser, and that should be sufficient for a .ps file. if you want an accurate match in page desctiption from your printed Hp document to your PS file, I would simply duplicate your HP printer and set the copy to Print To File and use that to generate a .ps file.
I've looked up PrimoPDF and if your able to launch it, you should be able to browse to the .ps file that you made and Primo should take care of the rest.
>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output >from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL >release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC".
If your output is a PDF, it should be fine as long as your fonts are embedded. If not, simply supply the fonts with your PDF to your service provider. Without Acrobat, you'll have to check the fonts you use to see if embedding is allowed because many PC TrueType fonts do not allow embedding. Right click, open Properties and check the embedding tab.
>All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to >provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf >files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just >assumed that Quark would create something better or different.
PDF is a standard created by Adobe, not Quark, so you won't get a better result with the export feature. It is only there for a matter of convienence.
As for self publishing most printhouses will use "digital printers" AKA fast copiers not a real press. As long as you use a decent stock paper, no one outside of the industry will really notice the difference.
>Thanks. > >Ed > > >The_Victor wrote: > >> Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the >> " Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At >> the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using >> the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it >> doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define >> a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. >> >> As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for >> a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the >> Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. >> >> They are located at: >> http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm >> A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre >> Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience >> dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have >> trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, >> its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and >> with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double >> click away. >> >> Though its really well documented, if you want more information on >> it, I'll be happy to post it. >> >> >> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake >> wrote: >> >> >>>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >>> >>>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >>> >>>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>>that says, >>> >>>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>>print to a file." >>> >>>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>>follows: >>> >>>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
Thanks. Check my other responses. I included a link to a .pdf file of my Chapter 6. That might explain things better.
Ed
The_Victor wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:45:16 -0600, Ed Lake > wrote: > > >>I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I >>don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. >> (I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.) > > > Post script files are simple ASCII text documents that define a page > to a printer. You can make them with anything. I actually program > some of them by hand > > As for the Textronic, not all printers are postscript printers. > Having the Textronic description in your "print to file" printer will > ensure that you're producing an appropreate .ps. > > Earlier I didn't see that you already have an HP laser, and that > should be sufficient for a .ps file. if you want an accurate match in > page desctiption from your printed Hp document to your PS file, I > would simply duplicate your HP printer and set the copy to Print To > File and use that to generate a .ps file. > > I've looked up PrimoPDF and if your able to launch it, you should be > able to browse to the .ps file that you made and Primo should take > care of the rest. > > >>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output > >>from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL > >>release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC". > > > If your output is a PDF, it should be fine as long as your fonts are > embedded. If not, simply supply the fonts with your PDF to your > service provider. Without Acrobat, you'll have to check the fonts > you use to see if embedding is allowed because many PC TrueType fonts > do not allow embedding. Right click, open Properties and check the > embedding tab. > > >>All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to >>provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf >>files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just >>assumed that Quark would create something better or different. > > > PDF is a standard created by Adobe, not Quark, so you won't get a > better result with the export feature. It is only there for a matter > of convienence. > > As for self publishing most printhouses will use "digital printers" > AKA fast copiers not a real press. As long as you use a decent stock > paper, no one outside of the industry will really notice the > difference. > > >>Thanks. >> >>Ed >> >> >>The_Victor wrote: >> >> >>>Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the >>>" Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At >>>the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using >>>the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it >>>doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define >>>a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. >>> >>>As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for >>>a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the >>>Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. >>> >>>They are located at: >>>http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm >>>A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre >>>Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience >>>dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have >>>trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, >>>its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and >>>with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double >>>click away. >>> >>>Though its really well documented, if you want more information on >>>it, I'll be happy to post it. >>> >>> >>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake >>>wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>>>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>>>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >>>> >>>>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>>>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>>>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >>>> >>>>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>>>that says, >>>> >>>>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>>>print to a file." >>>> >>>>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>>>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>>>follows: >>>> >>>>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>>>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>>>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
Looks good and passes the pre-flight, though it is jammed in the upper left corner. The only reason that would be a problem is because Postscript reads a page definition from the lower left corner.
You should check with your printer. Some prefer a PDf at actual size because thier software takes care of the rest, some want crops centered in the middle of a page, especially if you have bleeds(which, based on 1 chapter, it looks like you don't). Some also don't care and some will want the source files.
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:26:10 -0600, Ed Lake wrote:
>Thanks. Check my other responses. I included a link to a .pdf file of >my Chapter 6. That might explain things better. > >Ed > > >The_Victor wrote: > >> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:45:16 -0600, Ed Lake >> wrote: >> >> >>>I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I >>>don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. >>> (I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.) >> >> >> Post script files are simple ASCII text documents that define a page >> to a printer. You can make them with anything. I actually program >> some of them by hand >> >> As for the Textronic, not all printers are postscript printers. >> Having the Textronic description in your "print to file" printer will >> ensure that you're producing an appropreate .ps. >> >> Earlier I didn't see that you already have an HP laser, and that >> should be sufficient for a .ps file. if you want an accurate match in >> page desctiption from your printed Hp document to your PS file, I >> would simply duplicate your HP printer and set the copy to Print To >> File and use that to generate a .ps file. >> >> I've looked up PrimoPDF and if your able to launch it, you should be >> able to browse to the .ps file that you made and Primo should take >> care of the rest. >> >> >>>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output >> >>>from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL >> >>>release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC". >> >> >> If your output is a PDF, it should be fine as long as your fonts are >> embedded. If not, simply supply the fonts with your PDF to your >> service provider. Without Acrobat, you'll have to check the fonts >> you use to see if embedding is allowed because many PC TrueType fonts >> do not allow embedding. Right click, open Properties and check the >> embedding tab. >> >> >>>All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to >>>provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf >>>files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just >>>assumed that Quark would create something better or different. >> >> >> PDF is a standard created by Adobe, not Quark, so you won't get a >> better result with the export feature. It is only there for a matter >> of convienence. >> >> As for self publishing most printhouses will use "digital printers" >> AKA fast copiers not a real press. As long as you use a decent stock >> paper, no one outside of the industry will really notice the >> difference. >> >> >>>Thanks. >>> >>>Ed >>> >>> >>>The_Victor wrote: >>> >>> >>>>Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the >>>>" Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At >>>>the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using >>>>the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it >>>>doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define >>>>a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. >>>> >>>>As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for >>>>a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the >>>>Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. >>>> >>>>They are located at: >>>>http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm >>>>A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre >>>>Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience >>>>dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have >>>>trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, >>>>its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and >>>>with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double >>>>click away. >>>> >>>>Though its really well documented, if you want more information on >>>>it, I'll be happy to post it. >>>> >>>> >>>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake >>>>wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>>>>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>>>>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >>>>> >>>>>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>>>>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>>>>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >>>>> >>>>>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>>>>that says, >>>>> >>>>>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>>>>print to a file." >>>>> >>>>>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>>>>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>>>>follows: >>>>> >>>>>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>>>>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>>>>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
It's a 9x6 paperback. The printing is the right size. But maybe the ..pdf file should show 9x6 images and not 8-1/2x11 images? I don't know if there's any option on PrimoPDF to change the size of the output. I think it assumes it's going to be printed on a printer.
But, you're right. I'll have to check with my Book Manufacturer to see if I truly have a problem or not. And, if I have a problem, whether they can help me with it or not.
Thanks.
Ed
The_Victor wrote:
> Looks good and passes the pre-flight, though it is jammed in the upper > left corner. The only reason that would be a problem is because > Postscript reads a page definition from the lower left corner. > > You should check with your printer. Some prefer a PDf at actual size > because thier software takes care of the rest, some want crops > centered in the middle of a page, especially if you have bleeds(which, > based on 1 chapter, it looks like you don't). Some also don't care > and some will want the source files. > > On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:26:10 -0600, Ed Lake > wrote: > > >>Thanks. Check my other responses. I included a link to a .pdf file of >>my Chapter 6. That might explain things better. >> >>Ed >> >> >>The_Victor wrote: >> >> >>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:45:16 -0600, Ed Lake >>>wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>>I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I >>>>don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. >>>>(I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.) >>> >>> >>>Post script files are simple ASCII text documents that define a page >>>to a printer. You can make them with anything. I actually program >>>some of them by hand >>> >>>As for the Textronic, not all printers are postscript printers. >>>Having the Textronic description in your "print to file" printer will >>>ensure that you're producing an appropreate .ps. >>> >>>Earlier I didn't see that you already have an HP laser, and that >>>should be sufficient for a .ps file. if you want an accurate match in >>>page desctiption from your printed Hp document to your PS file, I >>>would simply duplicate your HP printer and set the copy to Print To >>>File and use that to generate a .ps file. >>> >>>I've looked up PrimoPDF and if your able to launch it, you should be >>>able to browse to the .ps file that you made and Primo should take >>>care of the rest. >>> >>> >>> >>>>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output >>> >>>>from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL >>> >>> >>>>release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC". >>> >>> >>>If your output is a PDF, it should be fine as long as your fonts are >>>embedded. If not, simply supply the fonts with your PDF to your >>>service provider. Without Acrobat, you'll have to check the fonts >>>you use to see if embedding is allowed because many PC TrueType fonts >>>do not allow embedding. Right click, open Properties and check the >>>embedding tab. >>> >>> >>> >>>>All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to >>>>provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf >>>>files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just >>>>assumed that Quark would create something better or different. >>> >>> >>>PDF is a standard created by Adobe, not Quark, so you won't get a >>>better result with the export feature. It is only there for a matter >>>of convienence. >>> >>>As for self publishing most printhouses will use "digital printers" >>>AKA fast copiers not a real press. As long as you use a decent stock >>>paper, no one outside of the industry will really notice the >>>difference. >>> >>> >>> >>>>Thanks. >>>> >>>>Ed >>>> >>>> >>>>The_Victor wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the >>>>>" Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At >>>>>the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using >>>>>the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it >>>>>doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define >>>>>a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. >>>>> >>>>>As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for >>>>>a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the >>>>>Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. >>>>> >>>>>They are located at: >>>>>http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm >>>>>A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre >>>>>Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience >>>>>dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have >>>>>trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, >>>>>its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and >>>>>with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double >>>>>click away. >>>>> >>>>>Though its really well documented, if you want more information on >>>>>it, I'll be happy to post it. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake >>>>>wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>>>>>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>>>>>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >>>>>> >>>>>>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>>>>>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>>>>>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >>>>>> >>>>>>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>>>>>that says, >>>>>> >>>>>>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>>>>>print to a file." >>>>>> >>>>>>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>>>>>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>>>>>follows: >>>>>> >>>>>>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>>>>>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>>>>>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> It's a 9x6 paperback. The printing is the right size. But maybe > the .pdf file should show 9x6 images and not 8-1/2x11 images?
That would be good. It might also be nice for the PDF page size to be larger than that, say, 7" x 10", so you can fit the 6" x 9" page plus crop marks on it.
> I don't know if there's any option on PrimoPDF to change the size of > the output.
It's a matter of choosing the right options when you "print" from QXP. You want to use a "Printer Type" that supports variable paper sizes, so you can specify the exact size you need.
If you choose a 12 pt mark offset in QXP, then a "Paper Width" 1" larger than the trim size will be exactly right. You can leave the depth on "Automatic" and QXP will figure it out.
You should be able to print out of quark at a custom page size if needed.
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:32:07 -0600, Ed Lake wrote:
>It's a 9x6 paperback. The printing is the right size. But maybe the >.pdf file should show 9x6 images and not 8-1/2x11 images? I don't know >if there's any option on PrimoPDF to change the size of the output. I >think it assumes it's going to be printed on a printer. > >But, you're right. I'll have to check with my Book Manufacturer to see >if I truly have a problem or not. And, if I have a problem, whether >they can help me with it or not. > >Thanks. > >Ed > > >The_Victor wrote: > >> Looks good and passes the pre-flight, though it is jammed in the upper >> left corner. The only reason that would be a problem is because >> Postscript reads a page definition from the lower left corner. >> >> You should check with your printer. Some prefer a PDf at actual size >> because thier software takes care of the rest, some want crops >> centered in the middle of a page, especially if you have bleeds(which, >> based on 1 chapter, it looks like you don't). Some also don't care >> and some will want the source files. >> >> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:26:10 -0600, Ed Lake >> wrote: >> >> >>>Thanks. Check my other responses. I included a link to a .pdf file of >>>my Chapter 6. That might explain things better. >>> >>>Ed >>> >>> >>>The_Victor wrote: >>> >>> >>>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:45:16 -0600, Ed Lake >>>>wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I >>>>>don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. >>>>>(I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.) >>>> >>>> >>>>Post script files are simple ASCII text documents that define a page >>>>to a printer. You can make them with anything. I actually program >>>>some of them by hand >>>> >>>>As for the Textronic, not all printers are postscript printers. >>>>Having the Textronic description in your "print to file" printer will >>>>ensure that you're producing an appropreate .ps. >>>> >>>>Earlier I didn't see that you already have an HP laser, and that >>>>should be sufficient for a .ps file. if you want an accurate match in >>>>page desctiption from your printed Hp document to your PS file, I >>>>would simply duplicate your HP printer and set the copy to Print To >>>>File and use that to generate a .ps file. >>>> >>>>I've looked up PrimoPDF and if your able to launch it, you should be >>>>able to browse to the .ps file that you made and Primo should take >>>>care of the rest. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output >>>> >>>>>from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL >>>> >>>> >>>>>release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC". >>>> >>>> >>>>If your output is a PDF, it should be fine as long as your fonts are >>>>embedded. If not, simply supply the fonts with your PDF to your >>>>service provider. Without Acrobat, you'll have to check the fonts >>>>you use to see if embedding is allowed because many PC TrueType fonts >>>>do not allow embedding. Right click, open Properties and check the >>>>embedding tab. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to >>>>>provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf >>>>>files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just >>>>>assumed that Quark would create something better or different. >>>> >>>> >>>>PDF is a standard created by Adobe, not Quark, so you won't get a >>>>better result with the export feature. It is only there for a matter >>>>of convienence. >>>> >>>>As for self publishing most printhouses will use "digital printers" >>>>AKA fast copiers not a real press. As long as you use a decent stock >>>>paper, no one outside of the industry will really notice the >>>>difference. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>Thanks. >>>>> >>>>>Ed >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>The_Victor wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the >>>>>>" Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At >>>>>>the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using >>>>>>the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it >>>>>>doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define >>>>>>a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. >>>>>> >>>>>>As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for >>>>>>a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the >>>>>>Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. >>>>>> >>>>>>They are located at: >>>>>>http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm >>>>>>A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre >>>>>>Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience >>>>>>dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have >>>>>>trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, >>>>>>its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and >>>>>>with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double >>>>>>click away. >>>>>> >>>>>>Though its really well documented, if you want more information on >>>>>>it, I'll be happy to post it. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake >>>>>>wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>>>>>>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>>>>>>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>>>>>>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>>>>>>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>>>>>>that says, >>>>>>> >>>>>>>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>>>>>>print to a file." >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>>>>>>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>>>>>>follows: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>>>>>>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>>>>>>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
>> You should be able to print out of quark at a custom page size if >> needed.
Yeah, I think so, too. I have an idea what the problem may be. I'll give it a try tomorrow. Today I was doing three things at once: building the index, proof-reading and trying to solve the .pdf problem.
I'll try working on the .pdf problem tomorrow before I get back into building the index and proof-reading. I think I may just have given the wrong name to the printer I set up for the Quark .pdfs.
Thanks.
Ed
The_Victor wrote: > You should be able to print out of quark at a custom page size if > needed. > > On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:32:07 -0600, Ed Lake > wrote: > > >>It's a 9x6 paperback. The printing is the right size. But maybe the >>.pdf file should show 9x6 images and not 8-1/2x11 images? I don't know >>if there's any option on PrimoPDF to change the size of the output. I >>think it assumes it's going to be printed on a printer. >> >>But, you're right. I'll have to check with my Book Manufacturer to see >>if I truly have a problem or not. And, if I have a problem, whether >>they can help me with it or not. >> >>Thanks. >> >>Ed >> >> >>The_Victor wrote: >> >> >>>Looks good and passes the pre-flight, though it is jammed in the upper >>>left corner. The only reason that would be a problem is because >>>Postscript reads a page definition from the lower left corner. >>> >>>You should check with your printer. Some prefer a PDf at actual size >>>because thier software takes care of the rest, some want crops >>>centered in the middle of a page, especially if you have bleeds(which, >>>based on 1 chapter, it looks like you don't). Some also don't care >>>and some will want the source files. >>> >>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:26:10 -0600, Ed Lake >>>wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>>Thanks. Check my other responses. I included a link to a .pdf file of >>>>my Chapter 6. That might explain things better. >>>> >>>>Ed >>>> >>>> >>>>The_Victor wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:45:16 -0600, Ed Lake >>>>>wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>I don't follow what you're saying about creating a Tekronix printer. I >>>>>>don't see what that would accomplish in the way of creating a .pdf file. >>>>>>(I can already create .ps files, whatever they are.) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Post script files are simple ASCII text documents that define a page >>>>>to a printer. You can make them with anything. I actually program >>>>>some of them by hand >>>>> >>>>>As for the Textronic, not all printers are postscript printers. >>>>>Having the Textronic description in your "print to file" printer will >>>>>ensure that you're producing an appropreate .ps. >>>>> >>>>>Earlier I didn't see that you already have an HP laser, and that >>>>>should be sufficient for a .ps file. if you want an accurate match in >>>>>page desctiption from your printed Hp document to your PS file, I >>>>>would simply duplicate your HP printer and set the copy to Print To >>>>>File and use that to generate a .ps file. >>>>> >>>>>I've looked up PrimoPDF and if your able to launch it, you should be >>>>>able to browse to the .ps file that you made and Primo should take >>>>>care of the rest. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the output >>>>> >>>>>>from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like "Ghostscript APFL >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC". >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>If your output is a PDF, it should be fine as long as your fonts are >>>>>embedded. If not, simply supply the fonts with your PDF to your >>>>>service provider. Without Acrobat, you'll have to check the fonts >>>>>you use to see if embedding is allowed because many PC TrueType fonts >>>>>do not allow embedding. Right click, open Properties and check the >>>>>embedding tab. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>All the Book Manufacturers I see who do self-publishing want you to >>>>>>provide .pdf files. They evidently burn their printing plates from .pdf >>>>>>files. The .pdf files I'm creating for testing look fine. I just >>>>>>assumed that Quark would create something better or different. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>PDF is a standard created by Adobe, not Quark, so you won't get a >>>>>better result with the export feature. It is only there for a matter >>>>>of convienence. >>>>> >>>>>As for self publishing most printhouses will use "digital printers" >>>>>AKA fast copiers not a real press. As long as you use a decent stock >>>>>paper, no one outside of the industry will really notice the >>>>>difference. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>>Ed >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>The_Victor wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>Since you don't have a PostScript printer, what you're doing with the >>>>>>>" Print to the following port -> FILE)." is the correct way to go. At >>>>>>>the promt for selecting a printer, most documentation suggent using >>>>>>>the "Tektronix Phaser 840" printer. Even though you don't own one, it >>>>>>>doesn't matter. Iit will still use the printer descriptions to define >>>>>>>a distillable .ps (or .prn) file. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>As for the PrimoPDF package, I've no advice, BUT if your looking for >>>>>>>a powerful free method of making PDFs, you'll need to download the >>>>>>>Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>They are located at: >>>>>>>http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/get850.htm >>>>>>>A WORD TO THE WISE THOUGH, It is a developer tool and not youre >>>>>>>Windows drag and drop interface. If you have little experience >>>>>>>dealing with the command line and windows environment, you may have >>>>>>>trouble setting up and executing it properly. However, in my opinoin, >>>>>>>its more powerful, efficient and faster than the Acrobat package, and >>>>>>>with a simple script, your PDFs will be nothing more than a double >>>>>>>click away. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Though its really well documented, if you want more information on >>>>>>>it, I'll be happy to post it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:48 -0600, Ed Lake >>>>>>>wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>>>>>>>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>>>>>>>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything >>>>>>>>looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I >>>>>>>>EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >>>>>>>>that says, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >>>>>>>>print to a file." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >>>>>>>>can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >>>>>>>>follows: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >>>>>>>>Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >>>>>>>>printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> I'll have to find out whether my Book Manufacturer can use the > output from PrimoPDF before I go with more software like > "Ghostscript APFL release 8.5 as well as GSview for the PC".
It turns out that this PrimoPDF stuff is just a front end to ghostscript, so you already have and are using it.
>Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >that says, > >"To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to >print to a file." > >Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as >follows: > >"Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting > close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the > cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. > > I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how everything > looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what happens when I > EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf file. > > Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message > that says, > > "To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up to > print to a file." > > Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I > can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are as > follows: > > "Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> > Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the > printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> Ed Lake wrote: > >> I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >> close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >> cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. >> >> I've been using a free software package (PrimoPdf) to see how >> everything looks on my HP laser printer, but I need to see what >> happens when I EXPORT a chapter directly from Quark to create a .pdf >> file. >> >> Right now, when I click on FILE/EXPORT/Layout as PDF I get a message >> that says, >> >> "To save a layout as a PDF file, a PostScript printer must be set up >> to print to a file." >> >> Okay. How do I do that? I've gone through the instructions, and I >> can't find how to set up a PostScript Printer. The instructions are >> as follows: >> >> "Note: To map a printer to a file, add a PostScript printer (Start -> >> Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer). Then set the properties of the >> printer to print to file (Start -> Settings -> Printer
> I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting > close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the > cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files.
There are many ways to get a PS printer installed but since you're investing such a large effort in typesetting a book I'd suggest you purchase Acrobat Professional.
> Ed Lake wrote: > > >>I just bought Quark 6.5 about a week ago. My 264 page book is getting >>close to being typeset (all I have left to do is the index and the >>cover), but I can't figure out how to create .pdf files. > > > There are many ways to get a PS printer installed but since you're > investing such a large effort in typesetting a book I'd suggest you > purchase Acrobat Professional. > > It has everything you need in it.
Thanks, but I just spent hundreds of dollars to buy Quark Xpress. I assumed it would do the job. The book printers I've talked with seem to love it. They seem to look down on other typesetting software. I just can't believe that I need additional software to create .pdf files from Quark Xpress. That's something I didn't expect.
I'm done all the typesetting the book - except for the Index. I expect to be done with the Index tomorrow or Monday. Than all I have to wait for is the ISBN number, and I have to create the cover.
Plus, I need to find out whether my book manufacturer can use the .pdf files created by PrimoPDF. Is there really any difference? I have no idea. It looks fine. It prints great on my HP Laserjet 1100.
Right now, I don't know if I have a problem or not. If my book manufacturer can't use the output from PrimoPDF, then I've got a problem.
> Thanks, but I just spent hundreds of dollars to buy Quark Xpress. I > assumed it would do the job. The book printers I've talked with seem to > love it. They seem to look down on other typesetting software. I just > can't believe that I need additional software to create .pdf files from > Quark Xpress.
Have one of these vaunted book printers do it for you.
>Thanks, but I just spent hundreds of dollars to buy Quark Xpress. I >assumed it would do the job. The book printers I've talked with seem to >love it. They seem to look down on other typesetting software. I just >can't believe that I need additional software to create .pdf files from >Quark Xpress. That's something I didn't expect.
This is a very common beginner's misapprehension: they think there is a design tool that does everything. Far from it. QuarkXPress is nothing but a layout tool. It doesn't do photos: professionals buy Photoshop. It doesn't do art: pros buy Illustrator or Freehand.
Up until 5.0 it very specifically didn't make PDF files; but it had a PDF export filter that would link to Acrobat.
XPress 6 and later DOES include the tools to export PDF files. It may be very good, but is viewed with some suspicion. Using some free software is going to be greeted with outright alarm. There is a general expectation that you will have used Acrobat. But, above all, you have to work with your printer to find out what they require. Some will want XPress native files (probably XPress 5.0 though); some will want PDFs. Some want InDesign files. DON'T GUESS or try to find out best practice without involving your printer. ---------------------------------------- Aandi Inston quite@dial.pipex.com http://www.quite.com Please support usenet! Post replies and follow-ups, don't e-mail them.
> Ed Lake wrote: > > >>Thanks, but I just spent hundreds of dollars to buy Quark Xpress. I >>assumed it would do the job. The book printers I've talked with seem to >>love it. They seem to look down on other typesetting software. I just >>can't believe that I need additional software to create .pdf files from >>Quark Xpress. That's something I didn't expect. > > > This is a very common beginner's misapprehension: they think there is > a design tool that does everything. Far from it. QuarkXPress is > nothing but a layout tool. It doesn't do photos: professionals buy > Photoshop. It doesn't do art: pros buy Illustrator or Freehand. > > Up until 5.0 it very specifically didn't make PDF files; but it had a > PDF export filter that would link to Acrobat. > > XPress 6 and later DOES include the tools to export PDF files. It may > be very good, but is viewed with some suspicion. Using some free > software is going to be greeted with outright alarm. There is a > general expectation that you will have used Acrobat. But, above all, > you have to work with your printer to find out what they require. Some > will want XPress native files (probably XPress 5.0 though); some will > want PDFs. Some want InDesign files. DON'T GUESS or try to find out > best practice without involving your printer. > ---------------------------------------- > Aandi Inston quite@dial.pipex.com http://www.quite.com > Please support usenet! Post replies and follow-ups, don't e-mail them. >
> XPress 6 and later DOES include the tools to export PDF files.
Ah! Right! I remember reading that before I bought Quark Xpress. That's why I was surprised that I couldn't find an easy way to do it. I just may be interpreting something incorrectly. It's possible that all I have to do is create a FILE printer called "DeviceN".
It's probably just a simple problem, but I'm not much of a techie.
>XPress 6 and later DOES include the tools to export PDF files. It may >be very good, but is viewed with some suspicion. Using some free >software is going to be greeted with outright alarm. What are the suspicions regarding Jaws and PC Quark 6? I'm thinking of migrating to Onyx Postershop for large format output and I know that Jaws is an key component of that.
>>XPress 6 and later DOES include the tools to export PDF files. It may >>be very good, but is viewed with some suspicion. Using some free >>software is going to be greeted with outright alarm. >What are the suspicions regarding Jaws and PC Quark 6?
They are mostly suspicions as far as I can see. The QuarkXPress community is frequently very conservative. Indeed, many of them view XPress 6 with great suspicion, and some don't trust 5. ---------------------------------------- Aandi Inston quite@dial.pipex.com http://www.quite.com Please support usenet! Post replies and follow-ups, don't e-mail them.
> Plus, I need to find out whether my book manufacturer can use the > .pdf files created by PrimoPDF.
I don't know anything about that, but what the book manufacturer is going to want is a PDF file that has all the fonts it uses embedded in it, preferably subsetted. Are there color photos in your book, or any other color? If so, it should be CMYK color, not RGB. They might also have some other preferences regarding things like crop marks, etc., and if your book contains elements that bleed off the page, you need to account for that, too.
If PrimoPDF can produce a PDF file like that, then it might be fine. But if it can't, it won't.
But you shouldn't need to buy anything at this point. See my other post in this thread.
John Doherty wrote: > In article , Ed Lake wrote: > > >>Plus, I need to find out whether my book manufacturer can use the >>.pdf files created by PrimoPDF. > > > I don't know anything about that, but what the book manufacturer is > going to want is a PDF file that has all the fonts it uses embedded > in it, preferably subsetted. Are there color photos in your book, or > any other color? If so, it should be CMYK color, not RGB. They might > also have some other preferences regarding things like crop marks, > etc., and if your book contains elements that bleed off the page, you > need to account for that, too. > > If PrimoPDF can produce a PDF file like that, then it might be fine. > But if it can't, it won't. > > But you shouldn't need to buy anything
