1. Getting Started with DTP
Prepared by:- Mr. Pawan Kumar
Computer Lab Instructor (VTF)
Govt. Polytechnic Meham(Rohtak)

2. Objectives Learn definition of desktop publishing
Explore history of DTP
Discover differences between various operating systems
Learn differences between various software packages used in digital DTP
See how input and output devices are used in DTP
Learn how networks are made secure

3. Introduction Desktop Publishing DTP Skills
The use of software to create a document in which graphics and text enhance the message
Previously called Page Assembly software
Acronym=DTP
DTP Skills
Understanding of
Typography
Graphics
Layout
Business Expectations

4. History
1961
IBM Selectric with “golf ball” print head
1984
ImageWriter printer and Macintosh computer made it possible to choose font style, size, and attributes
MacPaint and MacDraw began the ability to create artwork with ease
1985
Introduction of Aldus PageMaker software and true desktop publishing
1989
Corel Draw
1990
Adobe Photoshop

5. Operating Systems Software that runs your computer
Basis of all computer functions
Types of operating systems
Windows
Macintosh
Linux

6. Software Used in DTP Microsoft Word Microsoft Publisher
Word processing software that can perform basic desktop publishing tasks
Microsoft Publisher
Mid-range desktop publishing software
Used by those with limited DTP skills
Uses templates to help create documents with ease

7. Software Used in DTP Adobe InDesign QuarkXPress
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Adobe InDesign
Replacement for Aldus/Adobe PageMaker
High-end desktop publishing software
QuarkXPress

8. Software Used in DTP Adobe Acrobat FlashPaper
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Adobe Acrobat
Converts desktop publishing documents to a PDF (portable display format) file
PDF file can be read by anyone with a free reader
FlashPaper
Converts desktop publishing documents to a file that is read by Flash software

9. Software Used in DTP Help Menu Assists in learning new software
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Help Menu
Assists in learning new software
Often contains a tutorial

10. Hardware: Input Devices
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone (for voice recognition)
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Newer versions have increased accuracy
Drawing Tablet
To draw more easily than with a mouse
Scanner
Inexpensive scanners to easily import images
OCR software – for scanning text

11. Hardware: Output Devices
Dot Matrix
First printers
Slow and noisy
Poor quality of print
Laser Printer
Uses laser similar to photocopy machine
Produces sharp, clean image
Color available but expensive
Inkjet
Less expensive than a laser printer
Quieter and faster
Color and photo-quality at a reasonable cost

12. Hardware: Output Devices
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Cost
Consider Cost of Supplies vs. Quality of Print
Laser cartridges
More expensive
Last longer
Color laser cartridges
Expensive
Printing in black and white
Less expensive with laser printer
Printing in color
Inkjet more commonly used due to cost

13. Networks Online Security Passwords Alphanumeric
Stored in safe location
Should be changed periodically
Not easy to guess but easy to remember
Different passwords for different situations

14. Networks Viruses Protect against malware Malware includes Worms
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Viruses
Protect against malware
Malware includes
Worms
Trojans
Adware
Spyware

15. Business of Publishing
Adobe and Quark
two major players in the digital DTP game
Quark
the favorite choice among professionals
With Adobe's purchase of PageMaker and then the move to InDesign, the two software giants became more evenly matched.
Adobe bundles InDesign with other products (such as Photoshop) which provides a less expensive option.

16. Workplace Ethics Software Duplication
Problem arises when more than one computer has software installed with only a license of one.
While it is tempting to temporarily load copies of software on other computers, doing so is illegal.
Software is generally licensed for use by one person on one computer.
Any deviation from that license agreement is a criminal act.

17. Changing Workplace Online Printing Services
Defined as "printing using services provided by web businesses"
User uploads a file to a website along with the print requirements
Cost can be less expensive than printing done by a local business
It's easier to compare prices using the Internet