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We made a promotional brochure for PS:1 to support fundraising efforts in 2024.
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===Recommended Paper===
[[File:Stacked PS-1 brochures.jpg|thumb|Generally found in the lounge (check walls)]]
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Any 8.5" x 11" cardstock around 160-190 GSM should work fine. This is the one we used for the first print:
[[File:Screenshot of PS-1 Brochure (v6).png|thumb|Screenshot of the brochure PDF (v6)]]


=== Current Version ===
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[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4YF3K4/ Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437)]
Download here:


Includes PDF and InDesign source.
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===How to Print the Brochure===
Notes:


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=== Editing the Brochure ===
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* Margins are baked into the design. Always print at 100%.
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* For best results, use the [https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/article/KB0014064 bypass tray (Tray 5)]


* Made with Adobe InDesign 2022
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Printing steps:
* 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 [[Brochure#Changelog|Changelog]]

===Printing the Brochure===
Recommended steps to ensure consistent results.

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

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[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4YF3K4/ Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437)]

====General Notes====
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*Margins are baked into the design. Always print at 100%.
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*For best results, use the [https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/article/KB0014064 bypass tray (Tray 5)]
**Bypasses any dirty rollers on the inside of the printer
**Can print 20-30 brochures at a time using bypass

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====Printing Steps====
#Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer
#Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer
#Install the [[Xerox Workcentre 7855 Printer / Scanner / Copier|Xerox WorkCentre 7855]] drivers:
#Install the [[Xerox Workcentre 7855 Printer / Scanner / Copier|Xerox WorkCentre 7855]] drivers:
#*https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-7800-series/downloads
#*https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/workcentre-7800-series/downloads
#Open the brochure PDF in Firefox
#Open the brochure PDF in Firefox
# Menu > Print
#Menu > Print
## '''Scale:''' 100%
##'''Scale:''' 100%
## '''Two-sided printing:''' Flip on short edge
##'''Two-sided printing:''' Flip on short edge
# Click "Print using the system dialog..."
#Click "Print using the system dialog..."
# Select "Xeros PS" > Preferences
#Select "Xeros PS" > Preferences
## '''Paper:''' Tray 5 (Bypass)
##'''Paper:''' Tray 5 (Bypass)
## '''2-Sided Printing:''' 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge
##'''2-Sided Printing:''' 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge
## '''Print Quality:''' High Resolution
##'''Print Quality:''' High Resolution
## '''Orientation:''' Landscape
##'''Orientation:''' Landscape
# Click "OK" and "Print"
#Click "OK" and "Print"

Creasing steps:
====Creasing Steps====
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#[WIP]

===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
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*2024-11-05 – v5 – ps1-brochure-v5.pdf
**Switched to GM Exp Norm font for logo ([[Logo#Updates as of November 2024|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


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# [WIP]
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Revision as of 02:36, 3 January 2025

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 here:

Includes PDF and InDesign source.

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

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

Printing Steps

  1. Connect to PS:1's WiFi to detect the printer
  2. Install the Xerox WorkCentre 7855 drivers:
  3. Open the brochure PDF in Firefox
  4. Menu > Print
    1. Scale: 100%
    2. Two-sided printing: Flip on short edge
  5. Click "Print using the system dialog..."
  6. 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
  7. Click "OK" and "Print"

Creasing Steps

  1. [WIP]

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
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