Thanks to the acceptance of PDF files, you can produce your yearbook using one of many programs. All you need are the correct settings, and a basic understanding of how a PDF is created.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, a technology pioneered by Adobe® for the purpose of creating a “common” exchange format for documents between programs and computer platforms. PDF documents can be read on both Windows and Mac computers with a free reader available on the Adobe Web site, and they do not require the original application.
Save money and eliminate problems by submitting yearbook files as PDFs. New versions of programs such as Adobe® InDesign® and QuarkXPress® export documents into this format easily. You may also use older programs in conjunction with Acrobat® Distiller® (not provided) to create PDF files.
ACCEPTABLE PROGRAMS
We offer instructions in this guide that detail the procedures used to create PDF files with the following programs:
Adobe® InDesign® cS3-cS6
Adobe® Photoshop®
QuarkXPress® 7–9.3.1.1
When using older page layout programs, you will need Acrobat Distiller to process postscript files, so PDF files can be created. Distiller may also be used to process postscript files created out of programs other than those listed above. However, we do not offer assistance for any unlisted programs, and do not supply any software, including Distiller.
If you have such questions, please contact the manufacturer of the software you are using.
YEARBOOK SETUP
We recommend you use the program templates on the enclosed PDF Creation CD found in the yearbook kit. You can easily create your yearbook pages in QuarkXPress, InDesign and Photoshop! Please follow the digital guidelines.
CREATING A PDF
You will find PDF CREATION INSTRUCTIONS on pages 10-21; follow these instructions carefully. Important settings are included in the enclosed PDF Creation CD. The Color Settings and PDF Job Options files on this CD must be installed if you plan to submit PDF files. PDF testing must be done as early as possible and approved before your yearbook can be submitted. Send a PDF test of 2 or 3 pages of your book to: service@yearbooklife.com