Painless Files Transfer: Goal of FTP Beta Testing: April 2004 Overnight Lite

In response to your requests...

Painless Files Transfer: Goal of FTP Beta Testing

   Last month, we discussed client software as an effective solution to FTP files transfer problems.
   In response to your further requests, we have begun beta testing a new process to significantly improve website files transfer.
   Our goal is to make the uploading of digital print files as simple and painless as possible for you, without sacrificing accuracy or reliability.

Added Features

Features we are incorporating into the new system include:

A simple form to complete. The information will be automatically included with your files upload.
With our current system, you need to e-mail or fax us your order specs.
A file tracking number is also automatically assigned.
Our current system doesn’t offer tracking capabilities.
You will get an e-mail message confirming that the upload was successful and giving you the assigned file tracking number.
You may also opt to have your production coordinator notified that your files have been uploaded.

Your Help Needed

We want to stress that this is a beta testing program. We have made great strides and now need your assistance.
We hope you will give the new process a try. Just log on via the URL in the internet box and follow the instructions. After your test run, please take a couple of minutes to let us know what you think about the overall process, the clarity of our instructions and ease of use.

Suggestions Welcomed

   We also welcome your suggestions for improvements or additional features you would like to see. Please let us know what operating system and version you’re using.
   A Java applet expands the functionality of the new system. To take advantage of these added features, Java should be enabled in your web browser.
   For example, Java will allow you to upload complete folders, rather than sending individual files one at a time.
   You can still use our normal web file transfer site until this new system is functioning to your satisfaction.
   If you prefer, you can obtain client software for FTP files transfer as outlined in the March Overnight Lite story (available on our website).

Now It’s Our Turn

   Each month we respond to your questions. Now we have one for you.
   Does your copy of Overnight Lite arrive in good condition every month? Does it survive the mailing experience without cracking or rubbing? Does it arrive neatly folded, or is it wrinkled from postal handling? Have there been months when it didn't arrive at all?
   We are currently evaluating the interaction of paper and the digital printing process in the real world of the U.S. mail. Your response will not just help us create a better newsletter; your input will tell us more about rub resistance of any mailed item, as well as digitally printed color book covers.
   Simply visit the website below and take 30 seconds to fill out the form.
    Thanks to our friend George "Grif" Griffin at Instant & Small Commercial Printer for suggesting this topic.

Speaking of Paper

   In case you wondered, Overnight Lite is printed on 100# Sappi Lustro Gloss Text. This coated book paper is available in both 80# and 100# weights, and also comes in matching 80#, 100# and 120# C2S cover weights.
   This No.1 grade paper features a 90 brightness rating and contains 10% postconsumer recycled fiber yet is ph neutral. All weights are available in both a dull and gloss finish.
   Lustro papers are extremely well suited to Copresco's color digital printing process, resist rubbing and make four-color process images and heavy solids look their very best.

Internet Addresses Mentioned In This Issue

To send a file via our new beta-test transfer site:
http://www.copresco.com/ftp.htm

To send a file via our regular site and to download ftp client software:
http://www.copresco.com/sendjob.htm

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