Printing

We will help you, but if you are into the technical side read on...

Providing artwork for print
Depending on how you save your file, sometimes there are instances where we need fonts to be supplied separately*. If you are sending files, especially pdf's please attach the font/s you need. It may also be a good idea to supply images and logos separately.

When saving files please provide 300dpi files. If saving as a pdf check the compression rates (how it downsamples the images), if you are sending a pdf in a web ready mode it may save as a very low resolution, 72dpi. This makes images "blocky". If you are using Publisher we suggest you check the help files regarding producing pdfs and how to use "pack and go".

Layout of copy often looks better if you switch off "auto hyphenation" and use a tab key instead of inserting spaces to line up text. If you have any query give us a call.

*Its important that you always include all the fonts that were used in the creation of your document. There can be several versions of the font you used on the market (and to confuse matters, they can also be given different names). If we do not have the exact version, it is likely your layout may change. Even Times has more than one version. Also, be sure to check your artwork for necessary fonts.

We use PC’s.

PC Fonts
On most Windows systems, you can view your loaded and usable fonts in the Windows Control Panel. Click on the Start button, then on Control Panel. Somewhere in there will be a folder with your fonts. Before copying your fonts, create a folder on your desktop into which you can copy the fonts. Then, locate the fonts you need within that Control Panel fonts folder. Select each font you want to copy. (Be sure to select all versions of the fonts you used. For example, also send Times Bold, Times Italic, and Times BoldItalic when sending Times Roman.) Next, right-click (and hold) on one of the selected fonts and drag onto the folder you created on the desktop. When you release the right button, a menu will appear. Click Copy to Folder (NOT Move to Folder). If you need to, compress that folder using WinZip and e-mail it to us as an attachment.

Mac Fonts
Fonts can now be located in any number of places on your computer. Using a font management program compounds this problem (but, if you're using a font management program, it is likely that you already know how to copy fonts). Use the Finder's find command to search for the fonts you need. (Sometimes, it is helpful to search for part of the name. For example, look for Casl when searching for Caslon224-Bold.) Go ahead and send us any font you think necessary. If you're looking for Times and you find Times and Times Roman and Times MT, send all three. (Be sure to select all versions of the fonts you used. For example, also send B Times Bold, I Times Italic, and BI Times BoldItalic when sending Times.) Create a folder on your desktop into which you can copy the fonts. From the results window of your search, copy each font (hold down the Option key as you drag so you don't move the files) into the folder you created on the desktop. After you have copied all of the fonts, compress that folder using Stuffit or OS X's Create Archive command and e-mail it to us as an attachment.

*** Ensure you copy the fonts, not move them ***

Installing PDF Reader under Windows XP
Shut down all applications you are running. Click on the start button bottom left of your screen, click on control panel, Click on add remove programs, click on all copies you have of Adobe Reader and click on the remove button to remove them.

Once they are removed then:
Click onto this page
http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
click on the yellow download button, you may see a yellow bar appear just below your menu bar on your browser asking if its ok to download, click to allow the download.

Click on button to Download

You will see a green bar showing the progress of the download in the "download and installation progress" bar.
It may take a minute or two. Once install is complete click on the orange "close download manager" button

You will get a window pop up asking if you want to install. Click install.

Alternatively:
You may get a button asking if you want to install or run. choose run.

Click on your start button, programs, and look for the adobe file... it shows as Adobe Reader 9.
Restart your PC

Printing at the Vicarage are your local one stop shop if you are looking for the design and/or production of leaflets, business cards, brochures, price lists, booklets, newsletters, greetings cards, notelets and more.

We print colour or black and white on paper and card up to A3 size using high quality printers.

Prices are very competitive, why not ask for a quotation.

If you would like a quotation please contact Claire on 07791 709 049 or email printingatthevicarage@googlemail.com

Printing at the Vicarage
The Vicarage, High Street, Dulverton,
Somerset TA22 9DW.

Office attended Monday 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm, Tuesday 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm, Wednesday 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm and Friday 11.00 pm - 5.00 pm.

Prices on application, special discounts for charities.