Desktop publishing (DTP) is an electronic system that allows users to control typesetting, graphics, and page layout for producing camera-ready copies. It offers advantages over conventional methods, including complete control, flexibility, reduced errors, and faster processing. The document also outlines the hardware and software requirements for DTP, features of specific software programs, as well as best practices and guidelines for effective desktop publishing.

1. DESK TOP PUBLISHINGDESK TOP PUBLISHING
(DTP)(DTP)
Unit 4Unit 4
Question 1Question 1

2. INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
 DTP is an electronic publishing system whichDTP is an electronic publishing system which
puts the user in-charge of the complete processputs the user in-charge of the complete process
of typesetting producing graphics and carryingof typesetting producing graphics and carrying
out the page layout for producing the cameraout the page layout for producing the camera
ready copy.ready copy.

3. Advantages of DTPAdvantages of DTP
The advantage of DTP system over conventionalThe advantage of DTP system over conventional
type setting, designing and master copytype setting, designing and master copy
preparation are:preparation are:
1.1. Complete control:Complete control: Using DTP the user canUsing DTP the user can
maintain complete control over the entiremaintain complete control over the entire
production.production.
2.2. More flexible:More flexible: The layout on the computerThe layout on the computer
monitor provides immediate information asmonitor provides immediate information as
to whether a design needs to be changed orto whether a design needs to be changed or
not.not.
3.3. Less errors:Less errors: Text is created by the keyboard.Text is created by the keyboard.
So possible sources of introducing new errorsSo possible sources of introducing new errors
are removed.are removed.

4. Advantages of DTPAdvantages of DTP
4. Simpler and faster :4. Simpler and faster : Number of columns, sizeNumber of columns, size
of margins, line spacing type font can beof margins, line spacing type font can be
specified or changed by the click of thespecified or changed by the click of the
mouse with DTP and the result ismouse with DTP and the result is
immediately visible on the screen.immediately visible on the screen.

5. REQUIREMENT FOR D.T.P.REQUIREMENT FOR D.T.P.
1.1. HardwareHardware
2.2. SoftwareSoftware

6. Requirement For D.T.P.Requirement For D.T.P.
Desk top publishing is done using microcomputersDesk top publishing is done using microcomputers
having either IBM/ PC or other. Each systemhaving either IBM/ PC or other. Each system
has its own special advantage andhas its own special advantage and
disadvantages.disadvantages.
Following are the minimum requirement ofFollowing are the minimum requirement of
hardwarehardware
1.1. CPU (Hard disk 20 GB, Ram, Processor, CDCPU (Hard disk 20 GB, Ram, Processor, CD
Reader or Writer)Reader or Writer)
2.2. Monitor (LCD and VGA )Monitor (LCD and VGA )
3.3. Key boardKey board
4.4. MouseMouse
5.5. printerprinter
6.6. ScannerScanner

7. Requirement of SoftwareRequirement of Software
 The Software that allows a user to performThe Software that allows a user to perform
designing, typesetting, and paste up functionsdesigning, typesetting, and paste up functions
with a single application programmed and towith a single application programmed and to
produce high quality camera ready printedproduce high quality camera ready printed
pages is termed as desk top publishingpages is termed as desk top publishing
software.software.
 DTP software enables one person to do a taskDTP software enables one person to do a task
on a personal computer what earlier requiredon a personal computer what earlier required
the expertise and technical skilled of termed ofthe expertise and technical skilled of termed of
professionals like graphic, designer,professionals like graphic, designer,
typesetting, past- up artist etc.typesetting, past- up artist etc.
 It make the user alone responsible for what isIt make the user alone responsible for what is
going to be printed.going to be printed.

8. Feature of Some Specific Software ProgramFeature of Some Specific Software Program
1.1. Typesetting BasedTypesetting Based
2.2. Graphics BasedGraphics Based
3.3. Page layout BasedPage layout Based
4.4. Pre Press BasedPre Press Based
Some General Feature of DTP softwareSome General Feature of DTP software
1.1. CorelDrawCorelDraw
2.2. PhotoshopPhotoshop
3.3. PageMakerPageMaker
4.4. Quark xpressQuark xpress

9. CorelDrawCorelDraw
1.1. Create an objectCreate an object
2.2. Modify an ObjectModify an Object
3.3. Fill an ObjectFill an Object
4.4. Special effectSpecial effect
5.5. Handling textHandling text
6.6. Changing viewChanging view
7.7. Place objectPlace object
8.8. Import and ExportImport and Export
9.9. Print documentPrint document

10. PhotoshopPhotoshop
1.1. Starting a new pageStarting a new page
2.2. ToolboxToolbox
3.3. Working on windowWorking on window
4.4. Working with layersWorking with layers
5.5. Merging layersMerging layers
6.6. Selection toolsSelection tools
7.7. Cutting, copying, and croppingCutting, copying, and cropping
8.8. Image ScanningImage Scanning
9.9. Digital paintingDigital painting
10.10. Image alterationImage alteration
11.11. MaskingMasking
12.12. Adding typeAdding type
13.13. Saving filesSaving files
14.14. PrintingPrinting

11. Quark XpressQuark Xpress
1.1. Pages and spreadPages and spread
2.2. PasteboardPasteboard
3.3. Using the palletsUsing the pallets
4.4. Handling the text and GraphicHandling the text and Graphic
5.5. Imploring textImploring text
6.6. Editing textsEditing texts
7.7. Formatting textFormatting text
8.8. Importing GraphicsImporting Graphics
9.9. Use of master pageUse of master page
10.10. Use of colourUse of colour
11.11. TrappingTrapping
12.12. PrintingPrinting

12. Some do’s and don’ts While workingSome do’s and don’ts While working
 Make the thumbnail sketchMake the thumbnail sketch
 Apply the design ruleApply the design rule
 Check the colour on screenCheck the colour on screen
 Sent font file with print documentSent font file with print document
 Print a draft and proofread itPrint a draft and proofread it
 Print the documentPrint the document

13. Software – specific guidelinesSoftware – specific guidelines
1.1. Choose the appropriate templateChoose the appropriate template
2.2. Set up the documentSet up the document
3.3. Place the text documentPlace the text document
4.4. Format the textFormat the text
5.5. Place the graphics in the documentPlace the graphics in the document
6.6. Adjust the placement of graphicAdjust the placement of graphic
7.7. Graphics in word documentsGraphics in word documents
8.8. Copy pastCopy past
9.9. Special effect to textSpecial effect to text
10.10. Resize the art workResize the art work
11.11. Keep the file in small sizeKeep the file in small size
12.12. Merge layersMerge layers