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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 | [[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)] | [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)] | ||
=== | ====General 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 | ====Printing Steps==== | ||
#Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer | #Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer | ||
#Install the [[Xerox Workcentre 7855 Printer / Scanner / Copier|Xerox WorkCentre 7855]] drivers: | #Install the [[Xerox Workcentre 7855 Printer / Scanner / Copier|Xerox WorkCentre 7855]] drivers: | ||
#*https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-7800-series/downloads | #*https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-7800-series/downloads | ||
#Open the brochure PDF in Firefox | #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 | |||
====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 | |||
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Revision as of 20:36, 2 January 2025
We made a promotional brochure for PS:1 to support fundraising efforts in 2024.
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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 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:
General Notes
- Margins are baked into the design. Always print at 100%.
- For best results, use the bypass tray (Tray 5)
- Bypasses any dirty rollers on the inside of the printer
- Can print 20-30 brochures at a time using bypass
Printing Steps
- Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer
- Install the Xerox WorkCentre 7855 drivers:
- Open the brochure PDF in Firefox
- Menu > Print
- Scale: 100%
- Two-sided printing: Flip on short edge
- Click "Print using the system dialog..."
- Select "Xeros PS" > Preferences
- Paper: Tray 5 (Bypass)
- 2-Sided Printing: 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge
- Print Quality: High Resolution
- Orientation: Landscape
- Click "OK" and "Print"
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 (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
