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FAQ - File Checker
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What is File Checker?
Why do I have to use File Checker?
What is the latest version of File Checker available?
Can I use other programs such as Photoshop and Acrobat to create the PDF?
What are the hardware specifications recommended to install and run the AsukaBook File Checker software?
How do I install File Checker?
What do the errors in File Checker mean?
Error: Missing Image File.
Error: Image colour mode is not RGB. Please make sure no images are in grayscale or CMYK mode.
Error: Some colour profiles are not embedded.
Error: Colour profiles are mixed. Please save all pages with the same colour profile.
Error: Resolution of cover page is incorrect. It should be 260 dpi. Please do not change resolution.
Error: Resolution of body pages is incorrect. It should be 271 dpi. Please do not change page resolution.
Error: Incorrect page size. Please don't modify the sizes or resolution.
Error: No valid file names were found in the folder. Please don't modify the file names.
Error: Files are not in the correct JPG format. Please check your file types.
Error: Filename error. File names should not be changed.
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What is File Checker?
File Checker assists you in the file preparation process. This application will ensure your designed files have met the specifications required to produce your AsukaBook and generate a PDF for your order.
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Why do I have to use File Checker?
File Checker would, but if you choose to design in Photoshop, you must create a PDF using File Checker. The program will verify the following:
* number of files
* embedded colour profile of Adobe RGB or sRGB
* the same embedded colour profile for all files
* correct file naming convention
* dimensions
* resolution
If any information above is incorrect, an error message will appear and you must make appropriate changes to be able to create a file for your order. File Checker ensures that all files are prepared correctly and according to the printer's specifications.
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What is the latest version of File Checker available?
The most current version of File Checker for Windows or Macintosh is File Checker 2.2
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Can I use other programs such as Photoshop and Acrobat to create the PDF?
No. File Checker will verify file specifications required by our printer and assign a unique name to the generated PDF. This PDF contains all the information for your order including personal selections such as quantity, hot stamp text, colour of case, etc. This information is only included in a PDF created by the File Checker program, so it must be used to place an order properly. |
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What are the hardware specifications recommended to install and run the AsukaBook File Checker software?
The following specifications are recommended:
- PC - 1GHz or faster processor and at least 500MB RAM. Windows XP/2000
- Mac - G4 or faster processor and at least 500MB RAM. OSX only.
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How do I install File Checker?
- Download the appropriate File Checker.
- This application has been archived or zipped for faster download. You will need to unarchive or unzip File Checker before you are able to use it.
- Move the File Checker application icon onto your desktop.
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What do the errors in File Checker mean?
There are various errors File Checker may prompt.
Error:
Missing Image File.
- Check for correct number of files required.
- Check that all files are .jpg.
Sides/Files Required
100 52 JPEGs
90 47 JPEGs
80 42 JPEGs
70 37 JPEGs
60 32 JPEGs
50 27 JPEGs
40 22 JPEGs
30 17 JPEGs
20 12 JPEGs
10 7 JPEGs
- Check that all files follow the correct naming convention. (File names cannot have spaces, or 'copy' as part of the name)
Correct File Names
000000.jpg Cover Page
000001.jpg 1st page
002003.jpg spread of 2nd & 3rd page
004005.jpg spread of 4th & 5th page
etc...
100000.jpg last page for a 100-side book (090000.jpg for 90-side book, 080000.jpg for 80-side book, etc.)
- Verify cover (000000.jpg) dimension is correct for selected book size.
Error:
Image colour mode is not RGB. Please make sure no images are in grayscale or CMYK mode.
Error:
Some colour profiles are not embedded.
Error:
Colour profiles are mixed. Please save all pages with the same colour profile.
Error:
Resolution of cover page is incorrect. It should be 260 dpi. Please do not change resolution.
- Cover page (0000.jpg) should have a set resolution of 260 dpi.
All AsukaBook templates have correct resolution set (260 dpi for the cover and 271 for inside pages).
Error:
Resolution of body pages is incorrect. It should be 271 dpi. Please do not change page resolution.
Error:
Incorrect page size. Please don't modify the sizes or resolution.
Error:
No valid file names were found in the folder. Please don't modify the file names.
Error:
Files are not in the correct JPG format. Please check your file types.
Error:
Filename error. File names should not be changed.
- All files must follow correct naming convention shown below:
Correct File Names
000000.jpg Cover Page
000001.jpg 1st page
002003.jpg spread of 2nd & 3rd page
004005.jpg spread of 4th & 5th page
etc...
100000.jpg last page for a 100-side book (090000.jpg for 90-side book, 080000.jpg for 80-side book, etc.)
Error:
Not enough pages for this binding type.
- Cover page dimension is incorrect for the number of pages present.
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