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About Glen Demers
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Expertise
I am a Prepress Technician for Best Printing Online and can answer any question about preparing your PageMaker document for print.

Experience
20 years working in prepress Prepress technician for Best Printing Online Have used Pagemaker since version 3.0 and realize there are still some people using it.

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Some college training in printing and have attended numerous seminars.

   

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Pagemaker 7 page do not delete10/26/2009
  Q: Nice to know about your technical knowledge, we really need people like you to guide us. I am using ...
  A: Save a copy of your document, holding the shift and control keys go to Type>Hyphenation. When this ...
Generate PDF file - different page size10/15/2009
  Q: I have newsletters created in PageMaker - tabloid size. They want me to generate 4 letter size pdf ...
  A: I'm not familiar with CUTE PDF so I don't know what settings you are using to make pdf's. In our ...
Pagemaker template fix10/1/2009
  Q: I'm trying to create a CD tray insert and cover in Pagemaker 6.5 using the pre-loaded template, but ...
  A: The crop marks are put on by PageMaker to match the document size. Once your template is open go to ...
Pagemaker template fix9/30/2009
  Q: I'm trying to create a CD tray insert and cover in Pagemaker 6.5 using the pre-loaded template, but ...
  A: Once you open a template, you can save it as a document and edit it as you would any other PageMaker ...
PM7.0 , build booklet plugin9/21/2009
  Q: I tried to use build booklet for a 48page self cover minibooklet and have had difficulty. I am not ...
  A: Quark and InDesign have the same limitations as PageMaker's build booklet. You need imposition ...
PM7.0 , build booklet plugin9/20/2009
  Q: I tried to use build booklet for a 48page self cover minibooklet and have had difficulty. I am not ...
  A: Build booklet will let you impose spreads in printer spreads so you could print out your booklet in ...
Pagemaker spanish version9/14/2009
  Q: I have a Pagemaker spanish version but my brand new lenovo laptop cannot install it. It gives an ...
  A: I believe the .lid file is used by installshield and may indicate an incomplete download of the ...
starting first page number on page 158/28/2009
  Q: I know how to add page numbers to a pagemaker document, however I do not know how to start page 1 on ...
  A: PageMaker doesn't allow you to start page one anywhere except the first page - time to switch to ...
Type 3 error8/27/2009
  Q: I have a Mac G4 and when I tried to launch PageMaker 6.5 it unexpectedly quits and I get a Type 3 ...
  A: My first thought is to try trashing the PageMaker prefs file, rebuild the desktop and try allocating ...
Why Pagemaker? Why not Word 2007?8/16/2009
  Q: 1. Why is it that people use Pagemaker if they want to do high-volume printing of books, class ...
  A: Word is a text processor and PageMaker is a page layout program. While they have a lot of features ...
Cannot paste text in Pagemaker 6.57/19/2009
  Q: I have Pagemaker 6.5 which I've been using for years. Quite recently, I've been unable to paste text ...
  A: It sounds like the data is being corrupted on the clipboard. The only thing I can think of is to try ...
Pagemaker 5.0a and pdf's7/17/2009
  Q: I just bought a usb floppy drive and installed a copy of pagemaker 5.0 which i own onto a windows xp ...
  A: PageMaker will save a postscript file (.ps). In the print dialog box select save to file. You have ...
watermark & file and date stamping7/15/2009
  Q: How do I insert a watermark and how do I add a header or footnote with the filename and date?
  A: To achieve a watermark effect, place a logo or graphic on your page and screen it back to about 5%. ...
Arabic7/9/2009
  Q: I have Arabic Data, How do work in the Adobe PageMaker 7 Version. How can support this PageMaker ...
  A: You have to have a version of PageMaker designed to handle Arabic languages. Please contact Adobe ...
PM 6.5 cannot open my templates (T65 files)7/5/2009
  Q: I created a publication. Used save as to save as a template. When I try to open the template I get ...
  A: Can you open documents? You may be able to open your documents in 6.5 and save new templates. Try ...
using edited photos in pagemaker6/26/2009
  Q: I was just wondering how to edit my pictures in photoshop so that they don't end up pixelated when I ...
  A: In PageMaker make sure under preferences that display is set to high resolution. For professional ...
saving a document to a pdf file6/10/2009
  Q: I am trying to save our newsletter to a pdf file so I can publish it online. When I open the pdf ...
  A: When you go to the Print Dialog box uncheck the option for "Print Blank Pages" and print a ...
unable to use some fonts on Page maker6/9/2009
  Q: I am using windows on IBM platform. I have installed a font schneidler on my machine. This font ...
  A: As confusing as it seems, certain OpenType fonts have the .ttf extension. There are converters ...
unable to use some fonts on Page maker6/9/2009
  Q: I am using windows on IBM platform. I have installed a font schneidler on my machine. This font ...
  A: You don't say, but my guess is that Schneidler is an OpenType font with an .otf extension. These ...
Text/Page Autoflow - PM7 (WinXP)6/2/2009
  Q: Glen— I have need to place a multiple (300+) page document file in such a way that each page—but ...
  A: My knowledge of data merge is nill, sadly, I leave all that stuff to our digital press operators and ...
Text/Page Autoflow - PM7 (WinXP)6/1/2009
  Q: Glen— I have need to place a multiple (300+) page document file in such a way that each page—but ...
  A: Your best bet would probably be someone with Windows experience in the InDesign Forum. I know Ken ...
Text/Page Autoflow - PM7 (WinXP)5/31/2009
  Q: Glen— I have need to place a multiple (300+) page document file in such a way that each page—but ...
  A: Set up a new document with large margins top and bottom so it will only accommodate the small text ...
Exporting Graphics as jpg5/26/2009
  Q: I have PageMaker 7.0. I've designed a logo, have grouped it and highlighted it; went to File, ...
  A: PageMaker is not an illustration program and is severely limited in this regard. The export>Graphic ...
converting files5/18/2009
  Q: How do i convert pagemaker files (family reuion book) to pdf so they can be sent to a plublisher. ...
  A: You'll have to print to a .ps file which is under options in the print dialog box and then distill ...
adobe pagemaker 7 pagination5/15/2009
  Q: I would like to simply print out a brochure designed using PM7. Let's say it's 12 pages, how would I ...
  A: Make sure that the total number of pages you have is divisible by four and go to ...
Initialize error4/14/2009
  Q: I get an error "application failed to initialize properly {0xc0000094}when i start the program. I ...
  A: Make sure you are the administrator when installing the program. Try changing monitor resolution or ...
Pagemaker 7.0 Index4/5/2009
  Q: Is there a page limit when creating a PM 7.0 Index. I have a reference document that I have created ...
  A: I've always assumed that the page limit for PageMaker was 999 pages, but I've never had occasion to ...
scrambled text3/14/2009
  Q: Glen, I have used PM 6.5 successfully for years with Windows XP, placing MS Word text on the pages. ...
  A: I'm glad it worked out, I'd only encountered this problem once, years ago and couldn't remember the ...
scrambled text3/14/2009
  Q: Glen, I have used PM 6.5 successfully for years with Windows XP, placing MS Word text on the pages. ...
  A: I think you may have to start over, but you may be able to copy your edited text. I think this is a ...
Re-Loading PageMaker 7.0.1 software3/1/2009
  Q: Glen: I publish a small quarterly community magazine, creating the layout using PageMaker. ...
  A: I am sorry, but I have no experience installing PageMaker on a Windows machine. I'm a mac guy. In ...
exporting PageMaker to PDF2/27/2009
  Q: When I export my document with photos to a PDF to send for printing, the photo quality becomes ...
  A: First, make sure that the links to all the photos are okay in the links manager. Second, make sure ...
Problem exporting to pdf2/25/2009
  Q: Trying to export PageMaker publication to pdf - Using Export > pdf - when it gets to the PDF options ...
  A: I'm assuming you are on a PC because PageMaker and Acrobat 8 are definitely not compatible on the ...
pagemaker 7.02/24/2009
  Q: Glen, i create a newsletter for my company and the printer that I use wants the file in PDF format. ...
  A: PageMaker, as well as InDesign and QuarkXpress, place preview images on your pages that are linked ...
Pagemaker 7.0 Export to PDF won't work2/22/2009
  Q: I am using Pagemaker 7.0.1 for Mac Adobe Acrobat 5.00 is installed in my System 9 folder Operating ...
  A: I'm not sure what could be causing the misfire - make sure you are using the same printer driver you ...
Pagemaker Error2/12/2009
  Q: I just reloaded pagemaker 7.0 with all the updates. When I go to execute the program I get the ...
  A: I'm a mac guy but we do have PageMaker running on a windows xp pc here, so I know it will work. In ...
Pagemaker Error2/12/2009
  Q: I just reloaded pagemaker 7.0 with all the updates. When I go to execute the program I get the ...
  A: You'll have to re-install PageMaker and try launching it after each install, in other words, don't ...
Page Maker 7.01/28/2009
  Q: I find that Illustraor CS3/9.0 files with text on them and placed on Page Maker document are of very ...
  A: Excel files are tricky, you can either export the text and reformat it all in PageMaker or try ...
Page Maker 7.01/27/2009
  Q: I find that Illustraor CS3/9.0 files with text on them and placed on Page Maker document are of very ...
  A: I would try saving the files as Illustrator 8 or earlier .eps files. Hope this helps, Glen Demers ...
page border1/12/2009
  Q: i want a page border around a page. how do i do? pls explain me?
  A: If you have an image that you want to use as a border then place the image on the page. Draw a box ...
pagemaker utility12/4/2008
  Q: I have problem in use the utilizes menu, it is not easy for me. How to use it and when. pls solve ...
  A: The utilities menu has many plug-ins designed to automate various aspects of publication creation, ...
eps in pagemaker11/25/2008
  Q: when i insert a 300ppi high res eps in pagemaker it shows up fuzzy and pixelated can you please help ...
  A: First, make sure you are viewing in high resolution mode. go to File>General Preferences and select ...
Acrobat 7 (with PageMaker output)11/15/2008
  Q: Glen, Thanks for this answer CMYK output from PageMaker to PDF, which is very helpful. (I'm away ...
  A: The Press Quality setting will convert colors to CMYK but will leave spot colors as is, you can ...
InDesign - creating a watermark11/12/2008
  Q: I would like to insert a watermark in an InDesign document. How do I do this? I read something ...
  A: The easiest way to create a watermark would be to place the graphic on your page and with the ...
CMYK output from PageMaker to PDF10/28/2008
  Q: This vexing PageMaker 7.0 + Acrobat Pro 7.0 is making me nuts. I prepare a publication with all ...
  A: First, In PageMaker make sure your black is defined as 0% C, 0% M, 0%, Y and 100% K. When creating ...
Pagemaker 7.0 Column Layout Bilingual - Hindi - English10/2/2008
  Q: I want to prepare a document with two columns. On the left side I would like to have text in ...
  A: With autoflow text will go from one column to the next as it's doing. you need to turn off autoflow ...
Pagemaker graphics9/30/2008
  Q: When I export my projects to PDF, my logo keeps coming out in an unsmooth pattern. I use TIFF files. ...
  A: TIFF files are a bitmap format - they are composed of bits representing individual pixels. Type is a ...
Publishing to PS file9/29/2008
  Q: I have just upgraded my father in law's pc to vista and now he says he is having trouble publishing ...
  A: Yes, InDesign is the way to go. Adobe has given up on PageMaker in favor of supporting InDesign and ...
Creating PS Files in Pagemaker9/29/2008
  Q: Glen, For some time I have been able to load a suitable PS driver and together with a recommended ...
  A: I'm sorry but I have not had the opportunity to work with Vista, but I do know that Micro$oft has ...
Publishing to PS file9/29/2008
  Q: I have just upgraded my father in law's pc to vista and now he says he is having trouble publishing ...
  A: I have not yet had the opportunity to work with Vista. You might try exporting pdf's out of ...
fonts9/19/2008
  Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ...
  A: Search for files that contain .pmd using the find file utility. This is the PageMaker 6.5 extension. ...
fonts9/19/2008
  Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ...
  A: PageMaker 6.5 files will open in PageMaker 7. Go to File> open and browse to the PageMaker 6.5 ...
fonts9/19/2008
  Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ...
  A: The PageMaker 7 files have to be saved back as PageMaker 6 files in order for PageMaker 6.5 to open ...
exporting to pdf9/18/2008
  Q: I have PM 7.0 and can successfully expoert within the programme to pdf but it shrinks slightly in ...
  A: With a reduction that small, I feel that somewhere a "fit to page" button is checked. Try looking ...
Combining separate files in Pagemaker9/18/2008
  Q: I have several separate Pagemaker files (pages in a book) that need to be combined into one big file ...
  A: The easiest way is to add pages to your biggest document and then copy/powerpaste the additional ...
exporting to pdf9/17/2008
  Q: I have PM 7.0 and can successfully expoert within the programme to pdf but it shrinks slightly in ...
  A: Make sure in the export dialog box that Page size is "Same as Current Document". If you are printing ...
Chinese characters in the project9/17/2008
  Q: I'm doing a project in English with Chinese translation. How can I put Chinese text into my project. ...
  A: In a project we did a few years ago the chinese type was created in MS Word and pdf's were created ...
Chinese characters in the project9/16/2008
  Q: I'm doing a project in English with Chinese translation. How can I put Chinese text into my project. ...
  A: PageMaker does not support the double byte characters used for Chinese. You'll have to convert the ...
fonts9/16/2008
  Q: Is there anywhere that I can go to view fonts so I can select the one that most suits the projects I ...
  A: Suitcase and other font management software allows you to see the fonts. My advice would be to go to ...
missing pagemaker toolbar9/15/2008
  Q: I was looking around pagemaker (version 7) and I was trying to get a guide. Then I think I touch the ...
  A: Go under the Windows menu to Hide/Show Tools, if it's behind another palette this will bring it to ...
missing pagemaker toolbar9/15/2008
  Q: I was looking around pagemaker (version 7) and I was trying to get a guide. Then I think I touch the ...
  A: Try hitting the tab key. Hope this helps, Glen Demers Prepress Technician, Best Printing Online ...
Mac Pagemaker 7 error message9/10/2008
  Q: When I try to print a file with a graphic I get the following error message: Cannot create temporary ...
  A: It sounds to me like a memory error. Try to clear some space on your hard drive. Hope this helps, ...
image modes and file type8/23/2008
  Q: I'm new with Pagemaker and found some great tips from the web. My question is what color mode and ...
  A: First, color mode - it has to be CMYK when you print. Your laserjet uses CMYK inks and converts the ...
MS PUBLISHER8/22/2008
  Q: I AM MAKING A DOCUMENT USING PUBLISHER BUT WHEN PRINTING I GET 1ST PAGE THEN LAST PAGE , I WANT ...
  A: I think Publisher is trying to make a book - go to page setup and select a single page size, not ...
e-mail from PageMaker 7.08/12/2008
  Q: I would like to be able to e-mail our church newsletter to the proofreaders instead of faxing it. ...
  A: I'm assuming you need to export your document as a pdf to e-mail it. Here is a link to a free ...
export pdf from pagemaker8/1/2008
  Q: I have pagemaker 7.0 & Acrobat 7.0 professional. and when I export some pages which contains tiff ...
  A: I'm sorry, I should not have assumed you were on a Mac. I would still try printing .ps files and ...
export pdf from pagemaker7/31/2008
  Q: I have pagemaker 7.0 & Acrobat 7.0 professional. and when I export some pages which contains tiff ...
  A: I believe the problem is with Distiller and the classic OS, have you tried booting in OS9 instead of ...
problem with picture palette7/24/2008
  Q: When I try to drag images or clipart from picture palette a message appears showing "the image can ...
  A: The links to the pictures on your picture palette are broken. You'll have to repair the links by ...
Problem importing JPEG or PNG7/23/2008
  Q: When I import a picture (JPEG or PNG) in PageMaker the quality of the picture gets reduced very ...
  A: By default PageMaker generates a low resolution preview of images placed in a document. You can ...
questions7/19/2008
  Q: When I change the page page makerclosed how can I resolv this problem Best regard Akre
  A: You may have a damaged document. Do a 'Save as.." and save it with a new name. Open the new ...

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