Brochure

We made a promotional brochure for PS:1 to support fundraising efforts in 2024.

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Generally found in the lounge (check walls)

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Screenshot of the brochure PDF (v6)

Current Version

Download: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/File:Ps1-brochure-v6.zip

Includes PDF and the InDesign source file.

Editing the Brochure

• Made with Adobe InDesign 2022
• Install fonts included in ZIP: Comfortaa, Open Sans, GM Exp Norm
• Please always share ZIP with fonts, linked files, PDF, and INDD
• Please remember to update the Changelog

Printing the Brochure

Documenting recommended steps to ensure consistent results.

Recommended Paper

Any 8.5" x 11" cardstock 160-190 GSM should work. We used this one:

Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437)

General Notes

• Margins are baked into the design. Always print at 100%.
• For best results, use the bypass tray (Tray 5)
  • Bypasses any dirty rollers on the inside of the printer
  • Can print 20-30 brochures at a time using bypass
  • Do test prints with the same tray you'll be using for the full batch
• When loading paper, select "Lightweight Cardstock"
  • This affects what thickness the printer expects
  • More accurate thickness = less chance of misfeed

Printing Steps

1. Setup the printer:
   1. Insert cardstock into Tray 5 of the Xerox
   2. Change paper type to "Lightweight Cardstock"
2. Setup your computer:
   1. Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer
   2. Install the Xerox WorkCentre 7855 drivers:
      • https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-7800-series/downloads
   3. Open the brochure PDF in Firefox
3. Menu > Print
   1. Scale: 100%
   2. Two-sided printing: Flip on short edge
4. Click "Print using the system dialog..."
5. Select "Xeros PS" > Preferences
   1. Paper: Tray 5 (Bypass)
   2. 2-Sided Printing: 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge
   3. Print Quality: High Resolution
   4. Orientation: Landscape
6. Click "OK" and "Print"

Creasing Steps

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Last known location of the creasing machine

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Example setup of creasing machine for brochure

1. Locate the paper creasing machine in Arts (see photo)
   • VEVOR Electric Creasing Machine 18 Inch 460mm
   • It's big and blue and likely near the printers
2. Open the lid and verify that the wheel is set to crease the page into 1/3 + 2/3
   • We currently only have one creasing wheel
   • See photo for an example setup
3. Close lid, turn on machine, insert paper, and make the first crease
   • Make sure the front faces up
   • Creasing with the front facing down results in broken fibers at the crease line
   • Support the paper on the sides as it feeds through to prevent the crease line from wandering
   • (You get a feel for this after a few creases)
4. Rotate paper upside down, and crease again
   • Keep the front facing up, just rotate it around the z-axis
5. Use a bone folder (or your nail lol) to fold the paper along the crease marks
   • You may need to do a little finessing to make sure the inner flap is marginally smaller than the outer
   • (You'll get a feel for this after a few creases, too)

Changelog

• 2024-11-23 – v6 – ps1-brochure-v6.zip
  • First version to be printed en masse (100 copies)
  • Adjusted kerning in logo text
  • Published source
• 2024-11-05 – v5 – ps1-brochure-v5.pdf
  • Switched to GM Exp Norm font for logo (Fonts)
• 2024-11-04 – v4 – ps1-brochure-v4.pdf
  • Reverted columns to be equal-width
  • On front, aligned "Pumping Station: One" text to left edge of star
  • On back, adjusted visual hierarchy to emphasize "Join us for our open house!" CTA
  • Fixed minor typo: "a[n] 11,000ft^2 workshop"
• 2024-10-28 – v3 – ps1-brochure-v3.pdf
  • Added manual line breaks to equipment section for readability
  • Adjusted cold metal equipment wording (e.g. brakes)
• 2024-10-28 – v2 – ps1-brochure-v2.pdf
  • Adjusted columns to be different widths, so that the inside flap is slightly smaller
  • Fixed typos: To[r]mach, changed ShopBot from "wood mill" to "CNC router"
  • Fixed mismatched red colors
• 2024-10-22 – v1 – ps1-brochure-v1.pdf
  • First draft