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-===Recommended Paper===
+We made a promotional brochure for PS:1 to support fundraising efforts in 2024.
-Any 8.5" x 11" cardstock around 160-190 GSM should work fine. This is the one we used for the first print:
+[[File:Stacked PS-1 brochures.jpg|thumb|Generally found in the lounge (check walls)]]
+[[File:Screenshot of PS-1 Brochure (v6).png|thumb|Screenshot of the brochure PDF (v6)]]
+=== Current Version ===
+Download here:
+Includes PDF and InDesign source.
+=== Editing the Brochure ===
+* Made with Adobe InDesign 2022
+* Install fonts included in ZIP: Comfortaa, Open Sans, GM Exp Norm
+* Please always share ZIP with fonts, linked files, PDF, and INDD
+* Please remember to update the [[Brochure#Changelog|Changelog]]
+===Printing the Brochure===
+Recommended steps to ensure consistent results.
+====Recommended Paper====
+Any 8.5" x 11" cardstock 160-190 GSM should work. We used this one:
 [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4YF3K4/ Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437)]
-===How to Print the Brochure===
+====General Notes====
-Notes:
+*Margins are baked into the design. Always print at 100%.
+*For best results, use the [https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/article/KB0014064 bypass tray (Tray 5)]
-* Margins are baked into the design. Always print at 100%.
+**Bypasses any dirty rollers on the inside of the printer
-* For best results, use the [https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/article/KB0014064 bypass tray (Tray 5)]
+**Can print 20-30 brochures at a time using bypass
-Printing steps:
+====Printing Steps====
 #Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer
 #Install the [[Xerox Workcentre 7855 Printer / Scanner / Copier|Xerox WorkCentre 7855]] drivers:
 #*https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-7800-series/downloads
 #Open the brochure PDF in Firefox
-# Menu > Print
+#Menu > Print
-## '''Scale:''' 100%
+##'''Scale:''' 100%
-## '''Two-sided printing:''' Flip on short edge
+##'''Two-sided printing:''' Flip on short edge
-# Click "Print using the system dialog..."
+#Click "Print using the system dialog..."
-# Select "Xeros PS" > Preferences
+#Select "Xeros PS" > Preferences
-## '''Paper:''' Tray 5 (Bypass)
+##'''Paper:''' Tray 5 (Bypass)
-## '''2-Sided Printing:''' 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge
+##'''2-Sided Printing:''' 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge
-## '''Print Quality:''' High Resolution
+##'''Print Quality:''' High Resolution
-## '''Orientation:''' Landscape
+##'''Orientation:''' Landscape
-# Click "OK" and "Print"
+#Click "OK" and "Print"
-Creasing steps:
+====Creasing Steps====
+#[WIP]
+===Changelog===
+*2024-11-23 – v6 – ps1-brochure-v6.zip
+**First version to be printed en masse (100 copies)
+**Adjusted kerning in logo text
+**Published source
+***
+*2024-11-05 – v5 – ps1-brochure-v5.pdf
+**Switched to GM Exp Norm font for logo ([[Logo#Updates as of November 2024|Fonts]])
+*2024-11-04 – v4 – ps1-brochure-v4.pdf
+**Reverted columns to be equal-width
+**On front, aligned "Pumping Station: One" text to left edge of star
+**On back, adjusted visual hierarchy to emphasize "Join us for our open house!" CTA
+**Fixed minor typo: "a[n] 11,000ft^2 workshop"
+*2024-10-28 – v3 – ps1-brochure-v3.pdf
+**Added manual line breaks to equipment section for readability
+**Adjusted cold metal equipment wording (e.g. brakes)
+*2024-10-28 – v2 – ps1-brochure-v2.pdf
+**Adjusted columns to be different widths, so that the inside flap is slightly smaller
+**Fixed typos: To[r]mach, changed ShopBot from "wood mill" to "CNC router"
+**Fixed mismatched red colors
+*2024-10-22 – v1 – ps1-brochure-v1.pdf
+**First draft
-# [WIP]
 *
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