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How to submit Application files from:
QuarkXPress

InDesign

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Publisher

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How to submit non-PDF files of Ambit Press

Ambit Press Software Capabilities:
Ambit Press can accept files in the following programs in both Macintosh and Windows formats. Please note that some programs are better suited for laying out certain kinds of files than others. If you have created a file in a program that requires additional Pre-Press work (i.e. creating multiple, two-sided business cards in Microsoft Word) there will be additional production costs. If you have any questions or concerns about which program will work best for your job, do not hesitate to call us with any questions.

Portable Document Files: Adobe PDF
Page Layout Programs: QuarkXpress 6, Adobe InDesign CS, Microsoft Publisher 2003, Adobe PageMaker 7
Word Processing Programs: Microsoft Word XP
Data Management Programs: Microsoft Excel XP
Presentation Programs: Microsoft PowerPoint XP
Graphics Programs: Adobe Illustrator CS, CorelDraw 11, Macromedia Freehand 10
Photo Editing Programs: Adobe Photoshop CS

To your left is a listing of programs which allow you to collect and save the various fonts, files and graphics in your document. Please select the program which you are using and follow the instructions on screen. If your program is not listed, and you cannot send us a PDF file, please contact us at 617.876.3688 or by email at info@ambitpress.com.

Preparing your QuarkXPress files for output

Select File / Collect for Output…
In the Collect for Output window Create a New Folder with your project name
When you have named the folder, select Layout
Check the boxes for Linked Pictures, Embedded Pictures, Printer Fonts and Screen Fonts
Click Save
Respond OK to the warning about Font Licenses
Compress your folder using StuffIt (Mac) or WinZip (PC)
Submit your file

Save your file
Select File / Package…
Click Okay at the Printing Instructions window (it is not necessary to fill out any info)
At the Save As: section of the Create Package Folder, name your folder the project name
Check Copy Fonts, Linked Graphics and Update Graphic links in Package
Click Save
Compress your folder using Stuffit (Mac) or Winzip (PC)
Submit your file

Save your file
Select File / Pack and Go…
Click Next and Select the Presentation you wish to submit
Click Next and browse to location to create a Project Folder
Click Next and check Include Linked Files and Embed True Type Fonts
Skip the Viewer selection and Click Finish
Compress your folder using Stuffit (Mac) or Winzip (PC)
Submit your file

Step 1: Save your file
Select File / Package and Go… Take to a Commercial Printing Service
Click Next and Browse to a location to create a Project Folder, then click next
At the Include Fonts and Graphics window be sure all three boxes are checked and click next
Click Finish
Compress your folder using Stuffit (Mac) or Winzip (PC)
Submit your file


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