TIFF/IT files.

[Gregg]

One of the publications my company advertises in requires TIFF/IT files. I currently supply a PDF/X file to a vendor who creates the .FP, .CT, .LW, .HC files and sends them to the publication.

What I am wondering is if there is anyway that I can make the TIFF/IT file, in-house, to avoid added cost and time.

From my research it appears that you need a Harlequin RIP to create these TIFF/IT files. Is my assessment correct?

[ArtproPro]

A Nexus rip will also do the job for you.

[Andy]

Hi Gregg,

Yes a Harlequin RIP with the TIFF/IT option would do the job fine. Version 8 of the Hqn RIP is out now and you should be able to shop around for a good price on that package.

Regards,

Andy.

Andy Cave,
Chief Executive Officer,
Hamillroad Software Limited.

[Gregg]

Thanks, guys.

So it has to be through a RIP then. There is no plug-in for Acrobat or InDesign that would handle it? I'm guessing probably not.

[Lukas Engqvist]

I understand that a TIFF/IT can be "packaged" in a PDF file, but never actually tried it.

[mattbeals]

Apago Pheon can wrap a TIFF/IT-P1 into a PDF. There are a number of ways to do it. Many different RIPs can make a TIFF/IT-P1. Brisque or Prinergy for example, Harlequin based RIPs, Apogee, etc.

If you can find an old Brisque Proof with a TIFF/IT-P1 license that would take care of it. They must be printing at Quad or a long-run plant. Did they give you spec's on the CT/LW resolutions?

[Gregg]

Specs are:
CT 200-400
LW 2400

SWOP standards for DMAX, proofing, etc.

Web press w/ both saddle and perfect binding.

They also accept DCS2 files, which also need to be RIP'd, correct?

The publication is +The New Yorker+.

So, what am I looking at for costs? What do you think the cheapest package I could get would be?

Thanks for all your help, everyone. All replies have been very helpful.

Edited by: Gregg on Aug 3, 2008 1:17 PM

Edited by: Gregg on Aug 3, 2008 1:18 PM

[michaelejahn]

Wow. TIFF/IT-P1 ?

Tagged Image File Format for Image Technology Profile 1 (TIFF/IT-P1)

A simplified form of the TIFF/IT format that maximizes the compatibility between desktop systems and proprietary CEPS (Color Electronic Prepress Systems).

You think they would sell me their CEPS system ? I know the Smithsonian is looking for one !

I say - go to HELL. -

no, not the place with the fire - here - http://www.hell-gravure-systems.com/

look up - HelioLinkPro with HQH (High Quality Hinting)

Okay, I can STAND it, please tell me who they are! ( privately - michaelejahn@gmail.com )

They must be printing rotogravure -- or --- do they wear big fat ties and listen to Billy Joel, Peter Seger and Bette Midler - or are they totally old school and ride horses ?

I mean, like wow !

[michaelejahn]

*oh, did not see that you mentioned the publication is The New Yorker...*

you must have looked at this ancient page at their web site !

[http://www.condenastmediakit.com/nyr/mechanical.cfm|http://www.condenastmediakit.com/nyr/mechanical.cfm]

HA HA HA HA !! phew that is MOLDY

*Media: Macintosh-formatted Zip (100mb), Jaz (1GB), CD, or WAM!NET.*

This was written in like 1992 when the internet was just being BORN.

Mac formated ZIP ? and I don't think you can enen BUY Jaz drives anymore - this assumed you are going to ship them the file in a BOX.

Trust me, they will take PDF/X-1a files, and they have Vio and AdSend portals - call one of these people and mention that they migt think of updating this web page...

Khadija Prather, Production Coordinator, 212.286.5355
Trisha Michetti, Production Coordinator, 212.286.5351
Leona Smith, Production Coordinator, 212.286.5829

[Lukas Engqvist]

> {quote:title=michaelejahn wrote:}{quote}
> Mac formated ZIP ? and I don't think you can enen BUY Jaz drives anymore - this assumed you are going to ship them the file in a BOX.

Sorry Michael what's a BOX? …I never used that technology :P (knew what TIFF/IT was )