Client Tools : Allegra

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Compression Software

StuffIt Standard for Mac
The standard utility for Macintosh compression, Stuffit Standard allows you to compress Macintosh files into .sit or .zip archives for transfer across the Internet. This is a commercial product.
StuffIt Standard for Windows
StuffIt Deluxe allows you to compress Windows files into .sit or .zip archives for transfer across the Internet. This is a commercial product.
WinZip for Windows
Also a shareware utility, WinZip will compress your Windows files for transfer across the Internet.
ZipIt for Macintosh
This shareware utility will compress your Macintosh files into a single .zip archive for transfer to our centers. Mac files must be compressed before sending in order to maintain their resource fork, which includes information such as file type, creator, and all information for Mac fonts.

PDF Creators / Readers

PrimoPDF Converter for Windows
Convert to PDF from any application by simply ‘printing’ to the PrimoPDF printer - it couldn’t be easier! Within minutes, you can create high-quality PDFs by converting from Word, Excel, and
virtually any other printable file type.
FoxIt Reader for Windows
Foxit Reader 2.0 is a free PDF document viewer and printer, with incredible small size (only 1.67 M download size), breezing-fast launch speed and amazingly rich feature set. Foxit Reader 2.0 supports Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista. Its core function is compatible with PDF Standard 1.7.
Acrobat Reader for all Platforms
Acrobat Reader is a free utility from Adobe that will allow you to view and print PDF files. It is available on Macintosh, Windows, Unix and other platforms including PDAs.
Instructions to Disable the Send to Kinkos/Fed Ex for Acrobat Reader 8.1 and Later
Acrobat Reader 8.1 and later added an icon to their toolbar and a menu item to allow users to quickly submit files to FedEx/Kinko’s for printing. This can be confusing for you and your coworkers, new hires, etc. because you prefer to do business with our expert staff! Adobe released the above instructions for how to remove the icon and menu item if you choose to do so.

Useful Tips for Desktop Publishers

Do’s & Don’ts of Digital Imaging (PDF)
This PDF document contains helpful hints on preparing documents for different output environments, like digital black and white, digital color, and offset color.
File Prep Tutorial
This step-by-step online tutorial walks you through the basics of preparing files for output at a service provider. It includes instructions on locating fonts, including graphics, and how to use the built-in collection tools for most commercial desktop publishing software.
Ins & Outs of Digital Cameras
Some very useful information on how to choose a quality camera, as well as what size of output you can expect depending on resolution and output device.