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Some papers are available as *.html documents, and can be read directly in a Web Browser. Others are Acrobat® *.pdf documents which require Acrobat® Reader available from Adobe®, license free.

Technical Papers Available

  1. Scientific Poster Design (an Acrobat® document)
    • These opinions about poster design have been developed after years of assisting large organizations with both printed and electronic posters. They are not intended for art school, but for the poster hall.
  2. Text Entry for Transfer to Page Layout Programs (a separate *.html document)
    • Considerations for entering text into word processor programs, when the text eventually will be imported into a page layout program.
  3. Preparing Files for Electronic Pre-Press and Imaging (a separate *.html document)
    • Considerations for a graphic artist, designer, or anyone using computers for publication design when preparing files for high resolution output at a "service bureau."
  4. Color Matching in the Printing Industry (a separate *.html document)
    • A discussion of why it is difficult to "match" anything on press, due to problems with color perception, scanning, proofing, and printing.

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