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New Digital Delivery for Designers, Printers

Zevrix has released File Courier for FTP and local digital delivery.

Canto Cumulus 8.1 Shipping Soon

This update, available in December 2009, leverages the power and stability of the new architecture and introduces standalone client software.

Quark Selling Design Templates & Printing to Small Businesses

The new online service, QuarkPromote.com, includes customizable templates for business cards, postcards, flyers, brochures, appointment cards, coupons, letterhead and envelopes. The templates and QuarkPromote service are free and the customer pays for printing. Quark splits the revenue from each print order with the software company's print partners.

QuarkXPress Training Video Round-Up

QuarkAlliance partners roll out training videos for QuarkXPress users at all levels.

Barcode Producer Now Cross-Platform

Apparent has updated Barcode Producer to version 5.6, now available as a cross-platform product for Mac OS X and Windows. Barcode Producer 5.6 also delivers support for the Code 93 symbology, an enhanced version of Code 39 with high density printing support.

MadeToPrint Workflow Software Updated

The new version of axaio's MadeToPrint eliminates manual steps in publishing software job package and book processing.

Master the Creative Suite with CS Magic's Online Seminars

This new training company will present its first webinar on PDF presentations on November 24, 2009.

New Guide Helps You Become Adobe Certified Expert in InDesign

Ace the ACE exam with this $9.95 ebook from Mike Rankin and InDesinSecrets.com

Client Gift: You-Branded Coasters

If you're giving work-related gifts this year and haven't yet begun, check out this inspirational example.

Neenah Paper Introduces Eco-Calculator for iPhone

The free Eco-Calculator app for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch figures the environmental savings achieved by using paper made with post-consumer fiber, as well as the savings from using paper made with 100 percent renewable energy.

Type Luminaries Speak on PRI

Jonathan Hoefler, Tobias Frere-Jones, Matthew Carter, and Tracy Honn discuss typefaces past and present in a recent episode of "To the Best of Our Knowledge." Thanks to the Internet, you can listen to it right now!

Design for the U.S. Mint

Here's an unusual job title: United States Mint designer. It's taking applications now.

Add Language Support to InDesign & Illustrator CS4

WinSoft's ScribeDOOR adds new complex script capabilities to InDesign and Illustrator. Languages include Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi, as well as many Indic and South-East Asian languages

Mega Prizes for Veer's Logo Contest

Retailer Veer will give a grand prize package worth almost $8,000 to the winning re-creation of the Veer logo using real-world objects or materials.

Automatically Analyze and Enhance Images in InDesign

Elpical’s Claro Layout is an Adobe InDesign plug-in that offers hands-off quality analysis and image enhancement.

Safari Books Online Enhances On-Demand Digital Library’s Functionality & Usability

Safari Books Online 6.0 delivers interactive reading experience, networking with peers and experts, and better organization of content by user preference.

Spark! Ignites Team Concept Reviews

Spark! from MetaCommunications is a new browser-based collaborative tool for creative concept review, proofing and approval.

EFI Fiery Supports Microsoft Windows 7

EFI says that users of Fiery server, Fiery Central and EFI MicroPress who move to Windows 7 will have no problem with Fiery products.

New Competition for Package Designers

You have until December 21, 2009, to enter a new contest created by the inspiring Web site TheDieline.com.

Graphics Gone Green

"Graphics Gone Green" is for creative professionals interested in building sustainable workflows from concept to output. The ebook shows how to reduce your carbon footprint at work while running a profitable business.