[Scribus] My PDF file was printed not right by a factory

[Kite Lau]

? 2006-12-25?? 19:25 +0100?Branko Vukelic???
> On 12/24/06, Kite Lau <kitelau at gmail.com> wrote:
> > ? 2006-12-24?? 12:24 +0100?Craig Bradney???
> > > On Sunday 24 December 2006 11:53, Kite Lau wrote:
> > > > I worked out an artwork for a product gift box using Scribus. I sent the
> > > > output PDF file to a factory to print it. First time number of copy was
> > > > 15,000. Today I saw the final box and was a little disappointed by that
> > > > factory. The vector lines,  fonts, expecially small fonts on the box are
> > > > not smooth on the edge. Now I suspect that they imported the PDF into
> > > > photoshop as bitmaps and then do the printing output. I think I shall
> > > > talk to the factory and warn them next time. As far as I know, most of
> > > > people here in China make gift box etc. using Coreldraw, so most of them
> > > > know coreldraw files but do not know how to handle PDF files correctly.
> > >
> > >
> > > This could be the case, unfortunately, however, what was your sample like? Or
> > > did they not provide a sample finished product before producing 15000 copies?
> > > That sounds strange to me, if they didn't.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > Craig
> >
> > I did not have an exact sample, but my desktop grade B/W HP Laserlet
> > 3015 gave  me much much more smooth fonts and lines when I printed the
> > same PDF file. My brother in law was in charge of this case, I asked for
> > a sample from the factory but he said it is not necessary, so...
> > Definitely we should setup new film for next time and require a sample
> > before printing. The printed copies could be used for the moment
> > although not very good. Luckily the colors of the box are alright.
> 
> I had to deal with the same problem here, where I live. So I went to a
> professional imagesetter and created the films first. Did the
> imposition as per the instructions from the printers, and filmed the
> whole job before going to the printer. (Although I wasn't using
> Scribus at the time, I doubt the procedure would be any different.)
> The output was exceptional.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Branko

Thanks for all the help. It is a good idea to create the films first
before going to the printer.