Re: [libreoffice-design] [VI] Consistent theme for screenshots

Le 2011-06-27 02:58, Jean Hollis Weber a écrit :
> On Mon, 2011-06-27 at 02:39 -0400, Marc Paré wrote:
> > Yes, this is definitely a point that must be considered. We still need
> > to try to keep this as manageable as possible, but if we need 2 versions
> > to simplify the process, then we can do a grayscale at the same time as
> > the coloured version.
> >
> > Is the conversion a requirement that was established by ourselves or
> > Lulu's? Is this standard practise and a "must" when sending files to
> > print in greyscale?
> >
> > I wonder if there is also a way to complete the conversion with another
> > tool other than Acrobat Pro. We also need to keep this as accessible to
> > other contributing members. Acrobat Pro retails for approximately US$450
> > which puts it out of reach for many. We should really look for FOSS
> > alternatives. Let us know if we can help with this.
>
> No one needs to do those steps except the person who submits the files
> to Lulu. Therefore NO ONE else needs Acrobat Pro. Other contributors
> merely create a PDF from LibreOffice in the usual way.
>
> At this time, I am the only person publishing the books on Lulu, and I
> have a copy of Acrobat Pro, so it is not a problem. (Gary Schnabl also
> has a copy, and others may as well.) If and when The Document Foundation
> chooses to have its own Lulu account, then this would become an issue.
>
> AFAIK, conversion to grayscale before submission to Lulu is not
> required. However, saving to PostScript and redistilling using Acrobat
> Distiller seems to be required for the files to print reliably on all of
> Lulu's printers. (Which printer does the work depends on where the
> purchaser of the book is located.) Lightning Source, Lulu's main
> printer, states that PDFs MUST be produced using Acrobat Distiller to
> ensure the files print okay.
>
> --Jean

Thanks for the info.

Cheers

Marc

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Marc Paré
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