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Gordo, like you I was on my way to Print '01. But my trip was from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago via train. My first train ride actually. Which back then we did not have internet on my phone, just portable headphones with stereo. The train was stopped numerous times on the way. I got on the train...

I remember those days too. But I remember it more as, the laser had written edits on it that were not on the Zip disk. Way more confusing. Sometimes the lasers and the Zip matched, but not always. At least now, you get on file, unless they send in a revision.

It's your retirement gift early. Should also come with a great medical plan and a lifetime job. But I'd always be wearing a glove.

pd, Another thought, maybe place the PDF in Indesign without 'Separations Preview' being ON. And that should show you the PDF without Overprint Preview, and without the need to turn it off and on again in Acrobat, which is a PAIN. We do that quite a bit in our shop as we get files from all...

We are a Mac shop. We use Macs for just about everything, unless we absolutely can't. And as far as our Mailing department, they use Macs running virtual machines for their software. I am more familiar with a Mac, but I also know it is only a tool. That is why I have both on my desk. Use what...

It's been a long time since I worked with a Dolev 800, but normal issues I would look for is, wires that are not making good connections or a not connected. DO NOT just go plugging in cables that are not plugged in currently unless you KNOW they are supposed to be plugged in. Then also look for...

For stubborn contacts I have used a contact enhancer for many years called "Stabilant 22". I have seen it bring back equipment that would not respond to a normal "cleaning" of the contacts. I have included a link to their site that explains it more. Might help in your situation.

It might be a race that is winnable.

Stephen, I was re-reading the post, and was wondering if you could help in directing me on how to run such a script? I can't seem to find a way to do it. Probably something I'm just overlooking. Thanks.

I have used it and tested it out. It is quite nice. Does some things nicer than what Acrobat does. Which I really like that it lists the images being used on a page and resolutions. And that it shows all the boxes, media, crop, bleed, trim, and art box in one window. As well as all the fonts...

Well, I've been following this thread, and have refrained from chiming in, but figured I would at this point. I think the title about "dumb" is misleading and could be better described as "uneducated" or "misinformed" "clients". And no matter what software we find or use, it will always be this...

For us, we are a commercial shop, so pretty much every job, is different. We do have some standards, but we also do a book proof to make sure that the those in prepress have everything in the correct location. Pages, marks, color bars, and such. One of our estimators folds and cuts down our book...

We used to use Epsons and manually flip, but just within the past year we got an ImpoProof with Canons. Epson backups weren't great, but were (for lack of a better term) cheap, made ok use of paper, and gave us some flexibility to print on other media for special projects if needed. The...

Yes we did, but we got a new intern every time, and they didn't follow instructions.

I'll second Gordo, and Joe. And to add to Joe, not only the press software will change a "pack" black to just black, so will the workflow software in Prepress. These conditions will happen most of the time, if the settings are set that way. Which I would say a majority of the shops are set that...

Well, I'm we are not a "young" couple, but we go out for design ideas. And to see what the "kids" are doing these days. Even when we are not at work being tortured by print, we are still thinking about it. Is there a doctor in the house?

My fiancé is a proofreader, and we both read menus and comment on the fonts, kerning, spelling and overall design. But I'm the one that smells and loves to feel them. Some times we talk more about the menu than anything else.

We don't have a 9100, and I don't deal with these kind of issues in our shop, but is stock an approved brand for the press? I know sometimes our field tech, will "blame" the paper. Not always is he right, but sometimes. Just a thought. Has anyone looked at or tried lowering the TAC on the page...

Three shells.

I pickup printed pieces to smell them, to see how "fresh" they are. I love the smell of a freshly printed piece. And of course, check for registration, paper, feel, spelling, and all the other stuff too. We are CURSED!