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How
To Send Files Via FTP To Litho |
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Please use the following FTP
(File Transfer Protocol) steps to transfer projects. If your
combined files are larger than 5 MB, please call the Prepress department
for assistance. Rockford Litho's FTP folder is a "Double
Blind" folder, you can see only what you have loaded during
that session, all other files are non viewable and non-transferable to
others except our prepress staff. Also once you have loaded a file
you cannot remove it or download it. |
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Using your ISP software and Fetch:
1.
Acquire a copy of, and load onto your computer, a FTP software package
such as Fetch
(Mac) or WS-FTP
(Windows). You will also need a file compression program to
package your files for transfer. Through trial and error we have
found that Zipit
(Mac) or PK-Zip
(windows) work the best with our FTP system. Do not use
self-extracting (.sea) file formats during the FTP transfer process. To
download any of the above software, click on the hot linked text. |
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2. Next, create a transfer folder
(one folder per job) and copy the page layout document within it.
Within the same folder copy all of the construction files, all linked
or placed files (photo and illustrations), the fonts used in the layout
and a text document that provides Rockford Litho with your name and
output instructions. Once you have created this transfer package
compress the entire folder with the zip software ( Do not use
self-extracting (.sea) file formats during the FTP transfer process). |
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3. Connect to the internet via your
ISP (internet service provider). Once your connection is made close your
viewing window and start your FTP software.
4. The FTP software will require the information to the right to make a
connection to Rockford Litho's FTP folder. Then click on the
"OK" or "Connect" button. Remember ALL line
entries must be lower case text.
5. Once the connection has been established you'll have direct access to
Rockford Litho's FTP folder.
6. Next, from the drop down menu "Remote" choose "Put
Folders and Files". The file transfer window will open to allow
you to find your transfer folder created in step 2 above. Select
your folder in the upper left selection window and click on
"Add". The folder should appear in the lower left transfer
window. Once all of your folders (one folder per job) have been
selected for transfer click on the "Done" button. Fetch
will ask what format text and other files need to be transferred in,
select "Raw Data" for both types.
7. Then click on "OK" to begin the process. Once all files
have been transferred quit Fetch and reopen a new viewing page in your ISP
software. Note if there is an interruption in the transfer process
the file will be un-usable or may become corrupt on our end.
8. Once you have transferred your project contact Rockford Litho via phone
or e-mail (project@rockfordlitho.com)
to start prepress production of your project. The Prepress
Department checks the FTP folder three times daily - 8:00 am, 12:00 noon,
4:30 pm - to download new files.
9. Your part is now complete! We will confirm that your
project has been successfully download via e-mail or a phone call as per
your instruction.
If you have any questions...
regarding file
compression or transfer, please contact your Rockford Litho Sales
Representative or our Prepress Department at (815) 963-9390 or e-mail to Prepress@rockfordlitho.com |
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