Do I need design skills to create templates?

No. It would be useful to have some graphic design or desktop publishing (DTP) skills and experience, but you can consult the Web4Print documentation and the extensive online-help system to learn how to use Web4Print. You can also register for a free evaluation of Web4Print to get hands-on experience.

What is variable content?

This is a key feature of Web4Print. A master template of a brochure, for example, is created by the designer at the print provider or corporate head office. Web4Print allows the user to select text or picture elements that can be variable from one document to another. Variable text can be defined as free-format (to be input by the user) or selected from a pre-defined list of options. Variable fields can link to other variable fields to be changed automatically.

Any authorised user can then log on to the web server, access their job and change the images, contact details or other text, by filling in simple boxes. This ensures that the corporate identity is maintained, with consistent use of the company logo, fonts, colors, and any other design elements. The brochure is then printed at a local printers or head office in the normal way.

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Who can use Web4Print?

Anybody who needs to regularly produce high quality, variable content, customised documents and wants to save time, money and effort in getting them done.

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How many pages can I create?

You can create up to 8 pages of any dimensions with any number of colors in a single document. If you needed a 16-page brochure, this could be divided into two Web4Print documents.

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Do you have a Mac- or Unix-compatible version?

At this time, the Web4Print software is only available in a Windows-compatible version, but any HTML forms created can of course be viewed on most browsers on any platform.

How many variable items are allowed in a Web4Print document?

You can use up to 50 variable text items or variable images in a single document. They are reusable throughout the document. You can include as many static images as desired.

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What type of document can I produce with Web4Print?

Brochures, flyers, posters, banners, price lists, advertising, business cards, corporate stationery and much, much more. The documents can be up to eight pages long.

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Do I need new hardware?

Probably not, unless your computer is quite old. Web4Print will run on most Windows systems. All you need is an internet connection. If you are working with large images a broadband connection is advisable.

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What are the hardware and software specifications necessary to run Web4Print?

• Any version of Microsoft Windows
• 10MB hard disk space for application and working space for documents
• Minimum screen resolution: 1024 X 768
• Browsers: IE 5.5 or later, or any Mozilla/Firefox browser recommended

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How do do I arrange to try before I buy?

You can register for a free evaluation of the Web4Print system. We will put together an evaluation program for you including a free copy of the client software, 30 days of server access, and free consultation to assess what Web4Print can do for your business.

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If you have a particular application and would like advice please contact us with details.

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What are the output options?

Depending on your needs, the final print-ready documents can be output as PostScript, PDF, TIFF or EPS files. They can be used for desktop printing, printing by a commercial printer, inclusion in other documents or for electronic distribution.

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What choice of fonts do I have?

You can use the standard Windows fonts. In addition, Web4Print supports the use of SmartFonts which are high-quality fonts ideal for perfect typographical quality. SmartFonts produce perfectly spaced text and headlines.

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Can I import other documents/files into Web4Print?

To bring text into a Web4Print text frame, just cut and paste directly from a word-processing document. You can also import EPS, TIF, JPG, GIF and BMP files and treat them as images/objects within a Web4Print document.

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Can Web4Print be linked to a database?

Web4Print uses the XML standard for describing documents. With the Web4Print Server API, data could be generated from a database and passed to Web4Print.

It is possible to upload a CSV file to a Web4Print server for use with a predefined variable in a predefined template. The server will automatically create an XML file from the CSV file. If you would like more detail please contact us with your questions.

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What image file formats can Web4Print handle?

Web4Print can handle most image formats such as TIFF, JPEG, GIF, BMP. Ideally, for high quality print ouptut, TIFF files are preferred. It is not currently possible to export JPEG format.

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Can I put my brand on the login page that my customers/users will use?

Yes you can. You can do this yourself with our assistance or we will develop your custom skin for you complete with your logo and corporate colors so that clients will see your branding on your website. This can also be arranged if we are hosting your Web4Print server facility.

Please send us details of your requirements for a quotation to info@web4print.com.

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