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Got to agree with Kyle. Sounds like you're over thinking the work required. There is no need for any software purchase. Sorry, no offense meant.

To be honest, if the preflight tools built into acrobat aren't good enough for you then Enfocus Pitstop has to be the way forward for you. It is so compatible with acrobat and supported workflows it's really a no-brainer. It's a piece of cake to get used to and you'll wonder how you ever did...

For proofing there is no cheap alternative no matter what people claim. The Kodak Approval proofing system is about the most accurate proofing system I've seen. Expensive though and not at all forgiving. If your file hasn't been set up properly it'll cost you.

Please speak to your usual ink supplier. Most good ink suppliers should recommend an alternative. Metal FX was just principles that other printers and ink suppliers had used for ages packaged as a new product to sell on. If your supplier/rep doesn't know ask to speak with their technical people...

Schlafender Haas TVT software is the best way forward for you. They are shortly releasing a version that can even handle right to left reading text and has improved table handling capabilities. Please don't fall for the Global vision guff. For actual reading and comparison TVT is excellent. We...

Re: Legal issues with designer's files If your client has "Paid" for this guy's work then shee "Owns" it. unfortunately some designers have started including elements in contracts which say youu only buy the right to use designs, much the same as professional photographers. Can't believe this...

Re: Rich Black vs Black If you're using print vendors around the world you should probably start building print specs based on what each printer requires: i.e rich black version, grips to apply. By the way, having worked at several printers over the years one of the bigger problems putting...