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How to read PDF on iPad?

Thursday, 22 April 2010 00:09 |

Author: Shawn Levin |

From - http://www.anypdftools.com/blog/2010/04/06/how-to-read-pdf-on-ipad.html

How to read PDF on iPad?

ibooks_habits_20100225 ‘Reading is a joy on iPad’, says Apple on the iPad’s homepage. PDF format is popular for eBooks, but unfortunately iPad does not support PDF directly. If you want to enjoy reading your PDF by flipping the pages like a book, adjusting the formats to fit the screen automatically, just like epub does. You should consider converting PDF to epub format, the fact is, reading epub files with iBooks application on iPad is a joy.

Convert PDF to ePub
Calibre is a free and open source eBook management application. It can convert a number of formats to some major eBook formats, including PDF to epub.

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This application is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Download and install Calibre. The first time you run Calibre you need to choose a location for your books and choose your book reader. Usually it is more flexible to choose Default. Then you can launch the interface of Calibre.

Follow the steps.

(1)    Click Add books button on the top left
(2)    Click Convert E-books
(3)    Choose EPUB as output formats, also, you can customize the cover images, Title, Authors and other metadata of your ebooks.

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(4) Click ok, the conversion will start.

Sync ePub to iPad

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Now follow the 5 steps to sync the converted epub file to your iPad.
(1)    Connect your iPad and launch iTunes, click File->Add to Library.
(2)    Select the epub you created by the application mentioned above.
(3)    The epub file will appear in the iTunes.
(4)    Select the books you want to sync to the iPad, click Sync button.
(5)    Launch iBooks on iPad, enjoy.

Of course, some PDF readers for iPad are available, but your fingers will be busy adjusting the size and moving the PDF to fit the screen. Convert PDF to ePub is the best way to read PDF on iPad.

PCL or Postscript, That is the question

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 02:16 |

Author: Shawn Levin |

PCL vs Postscript

Have you ever wondered why there are three different print drivers for your printer? PCL5, PCL6 and Postscript. Well in just a few words it will all be clearer. Bottom line, PCL is good for text, speed and compatibility whereas Postscript is your ticket to consistency and graphic quality.

PCL

Printer Control Language or PCL is a common printing language used widely by many different printer manufacturers. PCL is supported by many different Operating Systems which allows for the same printer to work in many different environments. PCL is device dependent. This means that the drivers for this language utilize the printer hardware for creating some of the printed data, usually graphics data such as fill areas, underlines or fonts. This allows the computer to process the print job quickly and efficiently. The printer is then responsible to complete the creation and processing of page data. Individual printers may perform these tasks differently giving you a slightly different output.

Pros:

Fast print processing.

Widely supported in many different Operating System platforms.

Cons:

The same print job on two different printers may vary slightly.

Quality of graphics is dependent on the print device.

Not supported in most Macintosh environments

Postscript:

Postscript language or PS is a common printing language also used widely by many different printer manufacturer. It is used heavily in Macintosh platforms and for graphic applications in several platforms. Unlike PCL, Postscript is device independent. This means that the Postscript language creates all of the print data and does not rely on the printer for print data. This allow the output to be consistent when printed on more than one type of printer or print device. Specifically, the graphic objects will be consistent and in some cases of higher quality than PCL.

Pros:

Graphical objects are often more detailed

The same print file should print identically on two or more different print devices. (This most beneficial when used for printing drafts on one printer then sending out to a printing company for production)

Cons:

Print processing can be slow

Not found in as many platforms as PCL

Print file and memory requirements are larger.

Please conserve...only print when you need to, and be sure to share!

Some information found at http://www.laserquipt.com/support/idx/0/063/article/PCL-vs-Postscript.html Thanks!