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Submitting a Print Job Using FTP

The prefered format to submit is either PDF or Postscript. Most other file formats are supported (i.e. .wp, .doc, .wpg, .ppt,).

Creating PDF Files

You need Adobe Acrobat Standard or higher. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Standard or higher, you can purchase it from MSD. You can not create PDF files with Acrobat Reader.

If using Word, WordPerfect, PageMaker or Publisher: Open Acrobat Distiller, Under the default settings choose Press Quality, open or go back to your file, choose print and select the Adobe PDF Print Driver, Click OK and save your PDF file.

If using InDesign or Illustrator: Choose export as PDF file - Be sure the PDF options are set to embed all fonts and Do Not compress any images or line art. Click Ok and save your PDF file.

If you follow these guidelines, all fonts and graphics are embedded withing the PDF file at the proper settings for printing at Duplicating Services.

The preferred way to send your file is by Submitting "Print-Ready" Files with FTP. E-mail cannot handle large files.

First call Duplicating Services for your id and password at (706) 542-4440.

For PC User's
  • 1. Open up your internet provider and type in the url address bar, ftp.centdup.uga.edu and press enter.

  • 2. Enter your User ID at the prompt.

  • 3. Enter your Password at the prompt.

  • 4. You are now on Central Duplicating's FTP server. You can create a folder and drop your file in the folder or you can drag and drop your file onto the server.

  • 5. After you have sent the file, you must complete the Duplicating Services Job Request Form from the forms website at www.busfin.uga.edu/forms and either e-mail your job request to centdup@uga.edu or fax the job request to 706-542-7024 with the file name.

For Mac User's

To send your job electronically, you will need to use an FTP program and follow the instructions below.

Free FTP software is available from Sitesoft at UGA: www.sitesoft.uga.edu Follow the link for SecureFTP, which can be found under the download section. Download the appropriate software for a Mac. Install the program and use the info below. You will not be able to establish a secure connection, but proceed with making the connection.

FTP instructions:

FTP instructions for Fetch or SecureFTP:

Contact Duplicating Services for your userid and password 706-542-4440

Host: ftp.centdup.uga.edu
User ID:
Password:

After you have sent the file, you must complete the Duplicating Services Job Request Form from the forms website at www.busfin.uga.edu/forms and either e-mail your job request to centdup@uga.edu or fax the job request to 706-542-7024 with the file name.

 
 

The University of Georgia
Duplicating Services
Business Services Annex
Athens, GA 30602-4152
(706)542-4440 / (706) 542-7024 fax

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