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Citation Software News
May 28, 2009
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Welcome to the May 28, 2009 issue
of our newsletter, "Citation Software News"!
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We're offering an exciting new product! It's called "ONEticket," and it
provides a single interface for driving multiple digital-print devices.
ONEticket lets you create a single virtual job ticket from within Adobe Acrobat.
The virtual job ticket describes how a PDF document should be printed,
including information about imposition, page size, binding, tab sheets and cover sheets,
page numbers and Bates numbers, copies, paper stock, and more. When you print from
ONEticket, the virtual job ticket is converted into printer-specific commands.
To get more details, read the ONEticket article below.
Here's the complete list of topics on which we're focusing in this issue of our newsletter:
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New ONEticket software creates virtual job tickets for PDF files
ONEticket is a software tool that provides a single interface for driving multiple
digital-print devices. It does this by allowing you to work from within Adobe Acrobat
to create a virtual job ticket describing how a PDF document should be printed.
The virtual job ticket can specify information about:
- page size
- binding
- tab sheets and cover sheets
- page numbers and Bates numbers
- copies
- paper stock
- simplex vs. duplex
- color vs. black & white
- imposition
- and more.
When you print from ONEticket, the virtual job ticket is converted into
printer-specific commands.
ONEticket runs on Windows computers. It works from within Adobe Acrobat, version 8 or higher.
ONEticket supports popular printers from Canon, Heidelberg, Hitachi, IBM, IKON, Kodak, Konica
Minolta, Océ, Ricoh, Toshiba, and Xerox.
Pricing
Our price for ONEticket is $2,300.00 USD.
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Use PrintShop Mail to handle ZIP codes with leading zeroes
If you use PrintShop Mail to print documents that are sent to destinations in
the New England states in the US, you've probably bumped up against this annoying problem:
if your data file contains five-digit ZIP codes, your printed documents might end up with only four
digits instead of five. That's because the ZIP codes in the New England states begin with
the digit zero, and sometimes the zero gets dropped because the software views
the data as a number and considers the zero to be unnecessary.
There are things that you can do in Microsoft Excel to handle this problem — but if
you're in the habit of using Excel to manipulate your data, any fix-ups that you do in
Excel can be lost inadvertently.
To take care of this problem once and for all, use this quick-and-easy technique in PrintShop
Mail (this explanation assumes you're using the Windows version of PrintShop Mail):
Instead of using the name of your ZIP-code field as part of the address, create a new
variable. To create the new variable, you simply type the name of the variable inside a
variable-text box, preceded by the @ character and followed by
the @ character. For the variable, you can use any name you want.
In this example, we'll use ZipFix for the name of
the variable. Type the variable name in exactly the spot where you
want the ZIP code to appear. Once you've done this, the last line of your address block
would look something like this within PrintShop Mail:
@City@ @State@ @ZipFix@
Click the "Variables" tab in the lower-right corner of the PrintShop Mail
window; then right-click on the variable that you just created, and
choose "Edit Expression" from the pop-up menu. The "Edit Expression"
box will appear.
In the "Edit Expression" box, enter an expression like this:
IF(LEN([Zip]) < 5, "0" & [Zip], [Zip])
(This expression is based on the assumption that your ZIP codes are in a field
named Zip. Make the appropriate substitution to fit your situation.)
Click the "OK" button in the "Edit Expression" box.
Now, anytime PrintShop Mail encounters a ZIP code that has fewer than five digits,
it will add a zero at the beginning of the string of digits.
(PrintShop Mail is an easy-to-use, state-of-the-art,
WYSIWYG variable-data-printing solution that makes it
easy to add variable text, variable graphics, and bar codes to PDF files. You can
also use it independent of PDF files. To learn more about
it, go to www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_VarDataPandP.htm#ATLS_PrintShopMail.)
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Some products you might be interested in
We offer best-in-class software for variable-data-printing,
image personalization, page imposition (n-up, booklet-making, n-up, etc.),
preflight/prepress, workflow automation, PDF creation, PDF manipulation,
PDF printing, Web-to-print, data hygiene/CASS, file-format conversion, and more.
We offer discounted pricing on almost all of our products — and if you find
a lower price elsewhere, we'll beat it!
Here is a list of the products that our customers seem most interested in:
Address Object. A programmer's toolkit (SDK)
that lets you clean up inaccurate, incomplete
and undeliverable addresses in your database. Powered by a CASS Certified address-verification
engine, Address Object meets the strictest U.S. Postal Service specifications for address
accuracy and ZIP+4 codes. An add-on is available for Canadian addresses. Call for pricing.
For more information about AddressObject, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PostalAuto_DataHygiene.htm#MELD_AddressObject.
DesignMerge Pro. WYSIWYG variable-data-printing
software that works within Adobe InDesign or
QuarkXPress. (WYSIWYG stands for "What You See Is What You Get.") Handles variable text,
variable graphics, and variable bar codes. Pricing starts at $595. For more information
about DesignMerge Pro, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_VarDataPandP.htm#MDWS_DesignMerge.
DirectSmile. Image-personalization software — creates
images of people's names written in sand or written in the clouds or written with cake frosting
or spelled out with berries or embossed on Scrabble pieces — infinite possibilities!
Some versions of DirectSmile include a full-featured PURL system for cross-media marketing.
Pricing starts at $879. For more information about DirectSmile, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_VarDataPandP.htm#DSML_DirectSmile.
ExpressConversion Server. Server-based software
that automatically converts files from and to many different formats, including PDF formats.
$6,850. For more information about ExpressConversion Server, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PdfCreationModification.htm#ADLB_ExpressConversion_Server.
ExpressPublishing Server. Server-based software that
automates the process of manipulating PDF documents. Split and merge pages; add headers,
footers, page numbers, Bates numbers, much more. $5,300. For more information about
ExpressPublishing Server, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/CSolutionFinder_PdfCreationModification.htm#ADLB_ExpressPublishing_Server.
ExpressRecognition Server. Server-based OCR software that
automatically converts images, paper documents, and faxes into editable and searchable electronic files such as
PDF files or text files. ExpressRecognition Server can perform OCR on specific regions
of a page (a process known as "Zonal OCR") and extract the recognized data into
XML files for further analysis. $5,800. For more information about ExpressRecognition Server, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PdfCreationModification.htm#ADLB_ExpressRecognition_Server.
MAILERS+4. CASS-Certified/PAVE-certified mailing-list
software (bulk-mailing software). Lets you automate your mailing process so that you
can meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirements for maximum postage discounts. Pricing
starts at $229. For more information about MAILERS+4, go to
www.CitatiionSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PostalAuto_DataHygiene.htm#MELD_MAILERS+4.
MatchUp. An extraordinary merge/purge solution that
gives you many different ways of identifying duplicate records. MatchUp allows you to
process files in different formats, with different field structures, without taking the
time to manipulate the files and get them all into the same format with the same field
structure. Pricing starts at $2,895. For more information about MatchUp, go
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PostalAuto_DataHygiene.htm#MELD_MatchUp.
NEWLEAF. WYSIWYG variable-data-printing software with
two features that set it apart from most similarly priced variable-data-printing solutions:
1) it has a "chart wizard" that lets you print line graphs, pie charts, etc.
that represent data in your database; 2) it can print to printers not typically used in
graphic-arts environments (for example, PCL printers and
AFPDS printers), as well as printers used in the graphic-arts
arena (for example, PostScript/Fiery/VPS printers). Pricing for NEWLEAF depends
upon specific requirements. Contact us for a price quote — it might cost less
than you think! For more information about NEWLEAF, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_VarDataPandP.htm#PSFT_NEWLEAF.
NEW ONEticket. Adobe
Acrobat plug-in for creating "virtual job tickets" that specify how a PDF
document should be printed (binding, simplex vs. duplex, color vs. black & white, page
numbers/Bates numbers, imposition, and more). The virtual job ticket allows you to drive many
different digital-print devices. $2,300. For more information about ONEticket, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PdfCreationModification.htm#APAG_ONEticket.
PDF Snake. Adobe Acrobat plug-in for page-imposition tasks
(step-and-repeat, booklets, etc.) and related tasks. You use PDF Snake from within
Adobe Acrobat. $335. For more information about PDF Snake, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_Imposition.htm#RENN_PDFSnakePlug-In.
PitStop Professional. Adobe Acrobat plug-in that
handles preflight tasks. $625. For more information about PitStop Professional, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PreflightPrepress.htm#ENFC_PitStop_Professional.
PitStop Server. Stand-alone, server-based preflighting and
auto-correction tool. $3,100. Does not rely on Adobe Acrobat. For more information about
PitStop Server, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PreflightPrepress.htm#ENFC_PitStop_Server.
PowerSWITCH. A powerful software system with a
drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to
automate repetitive tasks that you are now doing manually. Retrieve files from FTP sites;
retrieve files sent to you as e-mail attachments; sort files based on file type, naming
conventions, page dimensions, and other criteria; send e-mail notifications automatically when
a particular event occurs; integrate third-party applications easily; use JavaScript, VBScript,
or AppleScript to add custom features. $6,500. For more information about PowerSWITCH, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_PublishingWorkflowAutomation.htm#ENFC_PowerSWITCH.
PrintShop Mail. WYSIWYG
variable-data-printing software for adding variable text, variable
graphics, and variable bar codes to PDF documents. Can also be used independent of PDF
documents. Pricing starts at $879. For more information about PrintShop Mail, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_VarDataPandP.htm#ATLS_PrintShopMail.
PrintShop Web. An affordable Web-to-print (W2P)
solution that you can run on your own server.
Call for pricing. For more information about PrintShop Web, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_Web_to_Print_W2P.htm#ATLS_PrintShop_Web.
Quite Imposing & Quite Imposing Plus. Adobe Acrobat
plug-ins for page imposition (step-and-repeat, booklets, etc.) and related tasks.
You use these products from within Adobe Acrobat. Pricing starts at $465. For more information about these products, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_Imposition.htm#QUIT_QuiteImposing.
Quite Hot Imposing. Stand-alone, server-based software
for automating page-imposition tasks and related tasks with hot folders. Also has
a command-line interface. Does not rely on Adobe Acrobat. Pricing starts at about $2,900.
For more information about Quite Hot Imposing, go to
www.CitationSoftware.com/SolutionFinder_Imposition.htm#QUIT_QuiteHotImposing.
XpdfPrint SDK. A programmer's toolkit (SDK) that makes
it easy to create routines that print a PDF file to any Windows printer. Features
include printing a single page, range of pages, or whole document; selecting a paper tray;
controlling page rotation; adding text overlays (headers, footers, etc.); more.
Pricing starts at $475. To get more information about the XpdfPrint SDK, go to
www.citationsoftware.com/SolutionFinder_FileFormatConv_PrintStreamConv.htm#GLCG_XpdfPrint_SDK.
XpdfPS SDK. A programmer's toolkit (SDK) that
converts PDF files to PostScript format. The generated PostScript can be Level 1, 2, or 3.
There are options to generate separable PostScript and OPI comments.
Pricing starts at $475. To get more information about the XpdfPS SDK, go to
www.citationsoftware.com/SolutionFinder_FileFormatConv_PrintStreamConv.htm#GLCG_XpdfPS_SDK.
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Lowest-Price Promise: WE SELL FOR LESS!
Citation Software is committed to offering the best prices on software. If you get
a price quote from us, and you get a lower quote from another company for the same
product, let us know: we will beat the other quote!
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Buy our software for $0 down and no payments for 3 months!
In these tough economic times, we want to make it EASY for you to buy our software,
so we're offering these special deals:
- $0 down, no payments for first 3 months, $149 for months 4-6.
OR
- $99 down, $99 for first 6 months.
(After the first 6 months, the amount of the required payment is dependent upon
the cost of the product purchased.)
Call us at 888-260-7316 and let us fill you in on the details — or continue
reading below to learn more.
It's easier than you think!
Using one of these payment plans to buy our software is easier than you might think! Here's why:
Credit applications are usually approved within 2-4 hours.
You don't need a great credit rating! There's a very good chance that you can
get financing even if your credit history is problematic.
No problem if your company is a start-up!
You don't need to provide company financial statements!
A customized payment plan can be created for you (see below).
What products can you buy?
Here are some of the products that you can buy with these special payment plans.
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DesignMerge Pro:
WYSIWYG variable-data-printing (VDP) software that works from within InDesign or Quark.
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DirectSmile:
image-personalization software that lets you print personalized images (people's names written in the sand, written in the clouds, spelled with cake frosting, more).
Some versions of DirectSmile include a full-featured PURL system for cross-media marketing.
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PitStop Server:
Server-based preflighting and auto-correction tool. Does not rely on Adobe Acrobat.
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PrintShop Mail:
WYSIWYG variable-data-printing software for adding variable text, variable graphics, and variable bar codes to PDF documents. Can also be used independent of PDF documents.
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ExpressConversion server:
server-based software for converting from and to many different document formats — including PDF formats.
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MatchUp:
a powerful merge/purge application for cleaning up name-and-address data and other kinds of data.
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ONEticket:
Adobe Acrobat plug-in for creating "virtual job tickets" that specify how a PDF document
should be printed (binding, simplex vs. duplex, color vs. black & white, page numbers/Bates numbers,
imposition, and more).
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MAILERS+4:
CASS-Certified/PAVE-certified mailing-list software (bulk-mailing software). Lets you automate your mailing process so that you can meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirements for maximum postage discounts.
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NEWLEAF:
WYSIWYG variable-data-printing (VDP) software that creates data-driven charts and supports many different kinds of printers: PCL, PostScript, AFPDS, IJPDS, more.
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PowerSWITCH:
A powerful software system with a drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to automate repetitive tasks that you are now doing manually.
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Quite Hot Imposing:
A stand-alone, server-based application for automating page-imposition tasks and related tasks with hot folders.
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PrintShop Web:
An affordable, template-based Web-to-print system that you run on your own Windows server.
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Payment plan can be tailored to your needs
In addition to the two special payment plans described above, we can develop a
customized payment plan for you. Seasonal plans, deferral plans, "skip-a-payment"
plans, and annual payment plans are available.
Get creative — tell us what kind of plan will work for you!
Tax advantages
Our payment plans are classified as LEASING plans, even though you will in fact OWN the
software after you've made all the payments. This provides your company with substantial
tax advantages that you won't get if you pay with cash or finance with a traditional bank loan.
Don't wait — maximize your tax benefit this year by taking advantage of the
recently modified IRS Section 179, which allows businesses to write off up to $108,000.
Alternatively, write off 100% of each monthly payment as an operating expense throughout the
entire term of the agreement.
Call us today!
Call us at 888-260-7316. Tell us which products you need, and tell us what will work for you
in terms of financing.
In a hurry? Remember: the approval process usually takes only a few hours!
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Fun stuff!
QUESTION: How many lawyers does it
take to change a light bulb?
ANSWER: Such number as may be deemed
necessary to perform the stated task in a timely and
efficient manner within the strictures of the following agreement:
Whereas the party of the first part, also known as "the lawyers" and
the party of the second
part, also known as "the light bulb" do hereby agree to a transaction
wherein the party of the
second part shall be removed from the current position as a result of failure to perform
previously agreed upon duties, i.e. the lighting, elucidation, and otherwise illumination of
the area ranging from the front (North) door, through the entryway, terminating at an area just
through the primary living area, demarcated by the beginning of the carpet, any spillover
illumination being at the option of the party of the second part and not required by the
aforementioned agreement between the parties. The aforementioned removal transaction shall
include, but not be limited to, the following steps:
1. The party of the first part shall, with or without elevation at his option, by means of a
chair, step stool, ladder or any other means of elevation, grasp the party of the second part
and rotate the party of the second part in a counter-clockwise direction, said direction being
non-negotiable. Said grasping and rotation of the party of the second part shall be undertaken
by the party of the first part to maintain the structural integrity of the party of the second
part, notwithstanding the aforementioned failure of the party of the second part to perform the
customary and agreed upon duties. The foregoing notwithstanding, however, both parties
stipulate that structural failure of the party of the second part may be incidental to the
aforementioned failure to perform and in such case the party of the first part shall be held
blameless for such structural failure insofar as the non-negotiable directional codicil is
observed by the party of the first part throughout.
2. Upon reaching a point where the party of the second part becomes separated from the party of
the third part, also known as the "receptacle," the party of the first part shall have the
option of disposing of the party of the second part in a manner consistent with all applicable
state, local, and federal statutes.
3. Once separation and disposal have been achieved, the party of the first part shall have the
option of beginning the installation of the party of the fourth part, also known as "new light
bulb." This installation shall occur in a manner consistent with the reverse procedures
described in step one herein, being careful to note that the rotation should occur in a
clockwise direction, said direction also being non-negotiable and only until the party of the
fourth part becomes snug in the party of the third part and in fact becomes the party of the
second part.
Note: The above-described steps may be performed, at the option of the party of the first part,
by said party of the first part, or by his or her heirs and assigns, or by any and all persons
authorized by him or her, the objective being to produce a level of illumination in the
immediate vicinity of the aforementioned front (North) door consistent with maximization of
ingress and revenue for the party of the fifth part, also known as "The Firm."
SOURCE: www.funnyandjokes.com
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About Citation Software
Citation Software Inc. is a value-added reseller of software for people involved with printing,
publishing, and direct marketing — including cross-media marketing. Our mailing address
is P.O. Box 281, Patten, ME 04765-0281. You can find us on the Web at
www.CitationSoftware.com, you can
reach us by phone at 888-260-7316, and you can e-mail
us at info@CitationSoftware.com.
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