My first two weeks focused on learning and getting the hang of the whole process a Graphic Designer goes through when working on a project. I learned the steps to take when receiving the project from start to finish, I learned the technical aspects of Graphic Design like manning the printer, how to print various projects and how to use the cutter.
Project Process:
Get Project file> Take note on specifications
Look up on Server for existing to use as a template
Save as new file in 2010-2011
Design>
Check in & make changes with Steve
Check in & make changes with Client
Final Approval Stamp
Print> Cut if needed
Leave finished work on shelf in newsroom with a note for who it is for
Email 'client' saying it is ready to be picked up
Turn job request folder into Dana Moore
To Print a Poster In Office:
Indesign> File> Print > Printer 5200
Page Setup> Printer 5200
Paper Size > ie: 11 X 17
To Print a Poster In Mailroom:
Indesign> File> Print> Printer IKONCPP660_65C-KH_Hold
Page Setup> Printer IKONCPP660_65C-KH_Hold
Paper Size> ie: 12 X 18
(Even if it is an 11X17 document, when printing it out professionally you should print it on a 12 X 18 for bleed room. Extend your design outside the bleed lines always just in case.)
Open Command Workstation
Right click on job> Properties> Choose Preset> ie: Tray 5 (12 X 18)
Basic> Input Tray> ie: Tray 5 (12 X 18)> Paper Size> ie: 12 X 18
Media> Paper Weight> ie: 257-300 g/m2> Paper Type> ie: Coated ML
PRINT 1
(Posters are typically printed on the Tray 5 preset listed above)
Go downstairs to mailroom> Check to see if sample print is correct
If Correct, Click Job List> Collaborated> Printed Jobs> Find Job in list> Select
Change copies to number you need> Click Set> PRINT
Fill out a Copy Request>
Date, Name, Job Name, Copies, # of Originals (sides), Paper type
(If the machine light flashes- it means the toner is out or the paper is out. Replace either and press start to resume)
To Print A Postcard In Mailroom:
(Don't waste a whole sheet of paper on one postcard. Create a new 11 X 17 document with 2 horizontal pages in the 10-11 folder of the assignment you are in. Copy & paste 5 fronts in page 1 and 5 backs in page 2 of the document. Make sure that the fronts and backs match up with crop marks. Refer to an old document set up this way by duplicating it if needed.)
Indesign> File> Print> Printer IKONCPP660_65C-KH_Hold
Page Setup> Printer IKONCPP660_65C-KH_Hold
Paper Size> ie: 12 X 18
PRINT PAGE 1 ONLY
Open Command Workstation
Right click on job> Properties> Choose Preset> ie: Tray 5 (12 X 18)
Basic> Input Tray> ie: Tray 5 (12 X 18)> Paper Size> ie: 12 X 18
Media> Paper Weight> ie: 257-300 g/m2> Paper Type> ie: Coated ML
Go downstairs to mailroom> Check to see if sample print is correct
If Correct, Click Job List> Collaborated> Printed Jobs> Find Job in list> Select
Change copies to number you need> Click Set> PRINT
Put stack back into Tray upside down
Go back upstairs> PRINT PAGE 2 ONLY (1 sample)
If Correct> Print the rest of the copies
Fill out a Copy Request>
Date, Name, Job Name, Copies, # of Originals (sides), Paper type
(For postcards it would be 2 originals)
To Use the Cutter:
Power on> Light on> Open Lid> Place Papers in line> Close Lid> Press cutter buttons
Follow Crop marks!
(Rotate sides by cutting one length, then width, then length, then width to preserve crop marks)
Shortcuts:
To replace an Image with another on top of it:
Place new image over old> Select new image> Hold Shift> Click & Drag over both> Delete
