Electronic File Transfers
(Or how do I get my stuff to CPY)

There are so many ways to send files over the Internet, it's difficult to know which methods work well, and which methods you should stay away from. CPY offers several different methods of on-line file transfer. These methods include FTP and E-mail Attachment. Both methods are described below:

FTP
FTP is the easiest and most reliable method for customers to transfer files to CPY. Simply use an FTP client like Fetch on a MAC or FTP Voyager on a PC. FTP log-in requires a Username and Password*.

We strongly recommend using a compression utility like Stuffit(MAC) or WinZip(PC) before sending your files. Compressing accomplishes two things: First, the file size is greatly reduced, making the transfer much faster. Second, the internet has a tendency to corrupt files in transit, and using a compression utility puts a shell around the file, protecting it from corruption. The only catch with using FTP is that if you are using a MACINTOSH, you must BinHex the Stuffit file before sending it.

FTP Instructions:

Uploading files via FTP client software:

Open your internet connection and launch your FTP client software.

Host: ftp.cpy.com
User ID: (Call for info)
Password: (Call for info)
Directory: (leave blank)

*In order to receive a Username and Password for FTP please contact your sales rep or call us at 713.652.2100.

E-Mail
Attaching a file to E-mail is the most common method of transferring files, because almost everyone has access to e-mail. Although it's the easiest method it's also the least recommended because of its unreliability and detrimental effect on e-mail servers, which are by no means meant for this type of application. With that in mind we have set a maximum file size of 2 Megabytes to be received by our E-mail server.

Requirements: Any E-mail program that allows file attachments and an internet connection. Note: if you use AOL there is a good chance files over 1 megabyte will not work.

Email Instructions
1. Simply compress your files
(use Stuffit on a MAC or WinZip on a PC).
2. Then use your email program to attach the files to a message and send it to your sales rep, who will send it to our prepress department.