FTP INSTRUCTIONS

The prepress department at Corporate Printers is ready to assist you in all stages of design, composition, and preparation of your artwork for press. In order to reduce time to press, it is generally recommended that you transfer your files to us digitally through FTP or Email. Of course, we gladly accept in-person delivery or portable media sent via courier service. Please see our prepress guidance on how to prepare your files to ensure that all required fonts and graphics are included.

FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is the best way to send large electronic files to our prepress department. By using an FTP client, you can transfer files directly to our FTP site over the internet, avoiding some of the potential problems with sending files as email attachments. An FTP client is a small piece of software that runs on your computer and initiates a transfer session with an FTP server. Many web browsers also support FTP. If you have questions or need assistance with FTP, please don't hesitate to contact us. One of our knowledgeable prepress team members will be glad to assist you.

Accessing the Corporate Printers FTP Server
In order to access our FTP server, you will need the following information:
• Host Name (or URL): ftp.corporateprinters.com
• Username (user ID)
• Password

When you connect to our site, your FTP software should prompt you for this information. Call us to receive a username and password. If a directory is requested, leave it blank. Once you have connected, you should see a list of files that currently reside on our server. Dragging and dropping your files into this directory listing will copy them to our server and make them available to us. Depending on your FTP software, you may have to click the PUT button, which will begin the file upload process. To avoid delays and confusion, please use easily identifiable file names. It is also helpful if you call or email us when you have uploaded a file. If you require a more secure location, contact us and we can discuss alternative approaches.

FTP Software
Use FTP Client software to access the FTP Server. We recommend Fetch (MAC) or WS_FTP PRO (WIN). Use the FTP url, User ID, and Password provided by your Corporate Printers Representative. Transfer times will vary based on the speed of your connection.

Preparing Your Files
Use compression utility software to compress all files in self-extracting format. Uncompressed files may be corrupted during the file transfer process.

Remember to include PDF(s) of any file(s) to be output, as well as a text file listing the following:
1 - The filename(s) of file(s) to be output
2 - Application(s) used to create the file(s)
3 - Platform (MAC or WIN)
4 - Any special instructions

Please Remember
Always allow sufficient time for your files to arrive on disk if it becomes necessary.

To download a copy of the FTP Instructions, please click here, or visit our Info Center.