Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Preparing Files for a Commercial Printer.
When it comes time to do your final output, you may want to consider working with a service bureau to prepare camera-ready copy. A service bureau is a company that will take your files and output them on a high-resolution printer or phototypesetting system. Camera-ready copy is final output that is suitable for final printing. A service bureau could be anyone, ranging from your local print shop to a national commercial printer.
If you decide to work with a service bureau, make sure you contact them as early as possible. You will need to discuss the following points with them to make sure you both understand what is necessary in order to get the highest quality final product:
When looking for a service bureau, consult the Internet or the Yellow Pages under the heading typesetting or typesetters.
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