Bill Alpert | Copies&Ink Printing

Are you in a bind?

Jargon can be so confusing! After working a lifetime in the printing industry the terms I take for granted can mean absolutely nothing to folks who haven't lived in my world. I just had a phone conversation with a prospective customer during which I tried to explain the various methods and of binding a book.

Are you in a bind?Bill Alpert2009-11-20T11:47:25+00:00

Adobe Workshop a Hit

Kelly McCathran from Adobe Systems leads workshop at Copies&Ink A word of thanks to everyone who participated at the recent Adobe PDF workshop at Copies&Ink. It certainly was a busy, informative session. Rave reviews abounded from everyone. Kelly has once again shared her personal list of links and free resources. Here they are, for those

Adobe Workshop a HitBill Alpert2009-11-09T18:29:34+00:00

Is your universe C-M-Y-K?

Technology marches on, and so has the push toward process color printing. It's pretty much standard fare these days. Still, plenty of folks like the richness of Pantone colors, and I'm among them. Ever try building 8 point serif text out of a process mix? Can't get just the shade you need using the CMYK

Is your universe C-M-Y-K?Bill Alpert2009-10-20T13:34:13+00:00

Adobe Event at C&I

Building the Perfect PDF–Proof in the Pudding I looked it up; the actual saying is “The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating.” You’ll quickly be cooking up some tasty PDFs with the help of Adobe’s ace presenter/trainer, Kelly McCathran. Those that attended her last program at Copies&Ink were riveted by her wealth of

Adobe Event at C&IBill Alpert2009-09-10T12:14:20+00:00