MyBooks is Friesens’online site developed for publishing professionals who want to save time and have instant access
to information and tools for managing projects. We are pleased to provide this tool as part of our never-ending quest to
One
of our goals–to
makeways.
working
with Friesens
easier–has
to theyou
implementation
of a new tool for you
serve our
customers
in meaningful
Following
are just some
of theled
changes
will see.
called MyProofs Direct. This new proofing tool streamlines the proofing process, delivering remote proofs almost
instantly. It& can
also be used
to submit revisions and approve final proofs when corrections are required. It was
NEW PROOFING
PREFLIGHT
TOOL
developed
to
help
get
the
work
off of your desk and over to ours, faster.
We have reduced the complexity of our proofing options in an effort to give you just what you
need to WORKFLOW
check your proofs online. You can either
• Upload files
through
MyBooks/InSite
view the components
online
or download
a low
• Receive
preflight
report
remote proofs through MyBooks/InSite within 24 hrs
resolution PDF
proof. Both
options
are and
available
(often
within
only
a
few
hours)
from the same page on our site. In addition to the
• Approve
proofs
submitreport.
changes
proofs you can
also review
theor
preflight
If and receive updated remote proofs
Once approved,
it is offour
your
desk and with us to plate, print, and bind
there are any• concerns
noted during
prefight
our new tool will allow you to respond to those
items atFILE
the same
time
as reviewing the proofs.
PREP
REQUIREMENTS
• Do not use special characters in your file names such as “\ / : * ? “< > | # % & { } $ ! ’ @ + ` =”
As part of the
new tool Automation
you will nowworks
be able
to only PDF files
• Proofing
using
submit your •correction
request online
using
thisZIP, TAR, SIT, etc...
Do not compress
the PDFs
using
new proofing• tool.
In
addition
to
submitting
the page.
We need PDF’s sent as a complete
correction request
you
can
also
see
the
history
For example the front endsheetof
on a 6 x 9 hardcover would be set at 12 x 9” in size.
changes requested
in
case
you
want
to
review
the
details we
of your
request
at afiles
laterthrough
date. a traditional workflow
• If you have multiple languages or versions
will have
to run
and not this automated process. Contact your CSR or Sales rep if this is needed.
NEW FILE UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD TOOL
A reliable and stable tool to submit and receive files is important for all customers. As such we have improved this part of
PDF PREPARATION
MyBooks to minimize the time spent uploading and downloading files.
• Files for your softcover, hardcover, dustjackets and endsheets should be created from supplied
FriesensTOOL
templates so the size of the cover is accurate. Cover templates can be accessed via your
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
MyBooks
at correct
http://mybooks.friesens.com/
In order to ensure
that weaccount
have the
infor•
Friesens
offers
PDF
export
settings
mation we have created a new tool to provide
youfor most common desktop publishing applications that can be
downloaded
from
our
web
site
with a job specifications approval. We will emailat http://books.friesens.com/pre-press-services/
you a link to the specifications so that you can
PDFconfirm
PAGE that
LABELS/NAMES
review and
we have all the details
Do not
duplicate
within the PDF.
covered. Our•goal
is touse
ensure
100%page
of alllabels/names
the jobs
Proofing
Automation
willexpecsee duplicate PDF page
that we produce
at Friesens
meet your
labels/names
as corrected
tations. This added
tool will help
to ensurepages.
that Proofing Automation
will onlywith
use Friesens
one set and
theyour
other set will be treated
every job you produce
meets
needs.
as corrections and be overwritten
• Create files so page labels/names have Prepages (A-H),
IMPROVED FULFILLMENT
TOOL
Prelims (roman
numerals) and numerics. Examples:
We have many customers who take advantage of
our storage and fulfillment services. It is a growing
list that has unique needs and requirements. As
such we have improved the tool to help manage
their inventory,
addressplease
database,
and provide
important
shipping
and delivery
details. ext. 135 or [email protected]
Any questions
contact:
FRIESENS
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
866-324-6401
Other tools such as creating templates, viewing quotes and invoices are still available. If you have questions as you use
these new tools and services please contact Friesens technical support at 866.324.6401 or [email protected]