Preflight : Avoid costly printout problems through proper file preparation (Pocket Primer)

Preflight, 1 of 5 in The Pocket Primer Series, is written in an accessible, straightforward style. It is filled with information and ideas that can be immediately put to use and, as a series, will equip you with the tools and understanding you need to be both knowledgeable and highly productive in this new era.

This handy, up-to-the-minute, desk reference is a must have book for designers, pre-press operators, printers, desktop publishers, and all others who work with print communication.

Preflighting is not just a trend, it is a necessity. As we move into automated digital workflows, the need for proper file preparation becomes more and more important. Also, consider that we want to embed a job ticket that automatically directs files through multiple program functions. Those files must be right the first time. This is a deceptively simple book in that it covers all of the basics of understanding and preparing files for responsible printout. But simple is good—if you follow the common sense and pragmatic advice of Peter Muir. This book is also written the way Peter teaches. It is fun and meaningful, and always informative.

Frank J. Romano, Series Editor. Chairman and Distinguished Professor of Digital Publishing,Rochester Institute of Technology; Peter Muir, Author. Principal, I/O Technologies.