Having spoken to several projects using PDF files it occurs to me that one
common problem is the time it takes to print larger PDF files - particularly
files containing graphics. I know this is especially relevant to ODP
projects and Electronic Short Loan projects.
I thought it might be worth posting this now and getting some discussion going.
Some issues raised at meetings I've attended that may be worth considering:
1) Resource implications - for instance one student opting to print a large
file can block up the print-cue for long periods at a time preventing others
from using the print facilities
2) The cost implications - for instance, is it cheaper for a student to
photocopy a printed version (available on the shelves or in a reserve
collection) than it is to download or print from the electronic version?
3) And finally a more technical question (or at least as technical as I get
:-). What effect does the choice of fonts have on the size of a PDF file?
Chris thinks if you use a smaller set of standardised fonts this may keep
the size of the file down.
Any thoughts.......
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Kelly L. Russell
Assistant Co-ordinator, Electronic Libraries Programme
The Library, The University of Warwick
Coventry,
CV4 7AL
phone: (01203)524552
fax: (01203)524981
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