Here is a step by step guide to prepare you for sending files to us if you are using a Mac to produce your documents!

Setting up a PostScript Printer

In the Apple environment, there is no need to install a PostScript printer.  You just need to make sure that you use the default LaserWriter X printer.  If you do not have the LaserWriter X printer in your chooser, you can download it by clicking here.  (StuffIt format)

You will then need to place it here:  HARDDRIVE\SYSTEM\EXTENSIONS

Installing a PPD

We support Quark XPress & Adobe PageMaker Documents.  All Quark XPress & Adobe PageMaker versions follow the same installation procedure:

1. Download the PPD, AUR3CTPW.ppd  (StuffIt format)
2. Place the file in this folder on your computer: HARDDRIVE\SYSTEM\EXTENSIONS\PRINTERDESCRIPTIONS

Setting Up Adobe Acrobat Distiller

Although we support Quark and PageMaker source files, we strongly recommend submitting all files via PDF documents created in Adobe Acrobat.  If you are writing PDFs, Download this Job Options file.  Once downloaded, you will need to place it in your Adobe Settings Folder.  If you installed Acrobat using the default settings, it should be located here: HARDDRIVE\ADOBEACROBATx.0\DISTILLER\SETTINGS  (The x will either be a 4 or a 5 depending on what version you are running.)

After the file is copied, follow these steps:

1. Open Acrobat Distiller
2. Under Job Options, set to Midway
3. On the menu bar, click SETTINGS|JOB OPTIONS
4. Under the GENERAL tab, ensure that Compatibility is set to Acrobat 4.0.

If the folder is not located here, you will need to locate the folder manually or by using the search engine.  You will know it is the correct folder because at a minimum it will have files named ebook, press, print, & screen.

Please visit our download page for other useful applications.