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How
do I Create a PDF File? (This is the final in this series.)
The
recommended program to use is Adobe Acrobat Distiller to create a
PDF file. If you do not plan to purchase Acrobat Full Version, there
are other PDF creation tools, such as CutePDF, PDF995, DeskPDF (http://www.Docudesk.com),
etc. (Check the internet for others. There are lots and I don’t
support or endorse any of them–my disclaimer.)
(The
following guide is based on Adobe Acrobat Distiller. Check your user
manual for equivalent instructions.)
Where
to configure the PDF job options in Acrobat Distiller?
If
you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat installed, open Acrobat
Distiller from All Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac), click
Settings top menu, then click Edit Adobe PDF Settings to access the
PDF job settings screen.
What
is the resolution I need to set up in Acrobat Distiller?
Creating
the PDF file for manuscript at 600 dpi (Dot Per Inch) resolution in
Acrobat Distiller is usually enough for commercial printing. However,
any color images or photos embedded in the manuscript should be
created or scanned at 300 dpi. Or more, but not less.
The
PDF file for full-color cover can be created at 300 dpi. Or more,
but not less.
How
do I set up the correct page size in Acrobat Distiller?
Open
Acrobat Distiller, click Settings, select Edit Adobe PDF Settings.
When the General settings are displayed, change the default page size
from Letter size to custom size, such as 6? x 9?, 5.5? x 8.5? or
4.25? x 7?. Remember to set your document with proper margins
before creating your PDF (see Proper Margins Settings).
Are
there any specific rules I can follow to avoid any possible issues
in printing?
Please
follow some of the guidelines below to create the PDF:
·
Set the conversion resolution at 600 DPI for manuscript and 300 dpi
for cover.
·
Use High for color or grayscale image compression quality settings.
·
Embed all fonts.
·
Make sure the “Subset embedded fonts when percent of characters
used is less than 100%” is unchecked.
·
Do not use LZW compression. The LZW compression will cause the image
interpreted as multiple pieces that lead to white lines printed in
the final copy.
·
Remove All fonts from the Never embed list.
·
For manuscript, please make the PDF compatible to Acrobat 6.0 (PDF
1.5). For cover file, make the PDF compatible to Acrobat 8.1 (PDF
1.7) or under.
This
is the final on making a high resolution PDF. If after you’ve
read these pages and would still like a little help in making your
PDF, email me and we’ll talk it through.
Disclaimer: Not
responsible for advice, ideas, suggestions and/or
programs. By
mentioning these programs or any other program, I’m in no way
endorsing these or any other programs for you and/or your project.
Any advice, ideas or suggestions and/or programs mentioned are
considered my opinion only and am considered not liable. Not
responsible for sales or lack of sales of your project.
Brian@SunriseBooks.com
SunrisePublishing@gmail.com |
