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HI, We've recently moved to a new office but had to leave the platemaker and the Agfa Prepress PC behind until the place is ready. Is it possible to run the Prepress software without any network, no local; no Internet. Just the server pc left alone with the platemaker? I tried to start the...

HI, We are recycling our broken Xerox 550 and I'm having trouble disconnecting the high capacity feeder from the main unit. I've looked for some setup guides but found nothing. Anyone with experience of taking these apart? R

HI, Just asking the experts on Preps layout. My finishers ask me to do a layout for perfect bound book but for the inside bleed to have to printing included. So no bleed on the inside edge but keep the distance of 3mm. Allegedly it's better for gluing not to have the printing where the pages are...

Hi, Another noobie question for Preps experts. What's the correct setup for page size for Ryobi SRA1 press with print area approx 850x615mm, not centred on a sheet (there's smaller margin on grip edge). Do I create the page size as SRA1 (900x700) and create "Media" with some kind of margins or...

Hi, We're getting new Polar 115 machine which suppose to work with JDF files for cutting programmes. Anyone have any experience with this,? Can I just load jdf file "printed" from Preps or do I need some extra software in-beetwen? I've never done it so any advice will be appreciated. R.

Hi, I'm trying to place a mark that will print pdf page number next to the page on a layout. The job is 192 book, perfect bound with 16p sections and the finishing company wants us to place that kind of marker, as the actual page numbers on the artwork are not in such order (there're roman, then...

Hi, I presume all the pros will know it straight away but I can't figure out how to create a fold patter to A4 landscape book but stapled on the long top edge, Something like wall calendars. I can rotate/flip the pages in the fold patter window but the spine is kept at the short, left edge no...

Hi, What's the best way to duplicate a copy of preps to another machine. I mean settings, custom marks, paper sizes, presses etc.? We only use Preps as standalone app if that helps. Thnx R.

I'm trying to import a jdf file into preps for but it causes an instant crash. I'm just starting using preps so maybe it's not the proper way to do it. The jdf has 3 sections (Cover, 16p inside + 2p insert section). What would be a proper procedure to use that jdf. Do I need to setup the media...