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File Checker

  • What is File Checker?

    The File Checker application assists you in the file preparation process. This application will ensure your files have met the specifications required to produce your ASUKABOOK.

  • Why do I have to use File Checker?

    File Checker will verify the following:

    • number of files
    • embedded color profile of Adobe RGB or sRGB
    • the same embedded color profile for all files
    • correct file naming convention
    • document dimensions
    • document resolution

    If any information above is incorrect, file checker will generate an error message. File Checker ensures that all files are prepared correctly and according to the printer's specifications.

  • What is the latest version of File Checker available?

    The most current version of File Checker for Windows and for Macintosh is available here.

  • Can I use other programs such as Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat to create the pdf?

    No. File Checker will verify file specifications required by our printer and assign a unique name to the generated PDF. This PDF contains all the information for your order including personal selections such as quantity, hot stamp text, color of case, etc. This information is only included in a PDF created by the File Checker program, so it must be used to place an order properly. Alternatevely you can generate your PDF's with the new AsukaBook Maker.

  • What are the hardware specifications recommended to install and run the ASUKABOOK File Checker software?

    The following specifications are recommended:

    • PC: 1GHz or faster processor and at least 500MB RAM. Windows XP/2000/Vista
    • Mac: G4 or faster processor and at least 500MB RAM. Mac OS X only.

  • How do I install File Checker?

    • Download the appropriate File Checker for your operating system (Mac OS X or Windows).
    • Please note that this application has been archived or zipped for faster download. You will need to unarchive or unzip File Checker onto your desktop before you are able to use it.
    • Move the File Checker application icon onto your desktop.

  • What do the errors in File Checker mean?

    There are various errors File Checker can generate. The following sections contain the most common File Checker Errors:

  • Error: Missing Image File.
    SidesFiles Required
    100 62 jpgs
    9047 jpgs
    8042 jpgs
    7037 jpgs
    6032 jpgs
    5027 jpgs
    4022 jpgs
    3017 jpgs
    2012 jpgs
    2012 jpgs
    107 jpgs
  • Error: Image color mode is not RGB. Please make sure no images are in grayscale or CMYK mode.

    One or many files do not match correct color space. Please change all files' color space to Adobe RGB or sRGB.

  • Error: Some color profiles are not embedded.

    One or many files do not have a color space embedded. Please change all files' color space to Adobe RGB or sRGB.

  • Error: Color profiles are mixed. Please save all pages with the same color profile.

    One or many files do not match correct color space. Please change all files' color space to Adobe RGB or sRGB.

  • Error: Resolution of cover page is incorrect. It should be 260 dpi. Please do not change resolution.

    Cover page (000000.jpg) should have a set resolution of 260 dpi. All ASUKABOOK templates have correct resolution set.

  • Error: Resolution of body pages is incorrect. It should be 271 dpi. Please do not change page resolution.

    All body pages (inside pages) should have a set resolution of 271 dpi. All ASUKABOOK templates have correct resolution set.

  • Error: Incorrect page size. Please don't modify the sizes or resolution.

    Document(s) size is incorrect. Verify document(s) dimension for selected book size. All ASUKABOOK templates have correct dimensions set.

  • Error: No valid file names were found in the folder. Please don't modify the file names.

    Files do not follow the correct naming convention.

  • Error: Files are not in the correct JPG format. Please check your file types.

    All files must be JPGs

  • Error: Filename error. File names should not be changed.

    All files must follow correct naming convention shown below:

     - 000000.jpg ... cover page

     - 000001.jpg ... first right page

     - 002003.jpg ... first double-page spread (left page 2, right page 3)

     - 004005.jpg ... second double-page spread (left page 4, right page 5)

      etc...

     - 080000.jpg ... last left page for an 80 side book.

     - 100000.jpg ... last left page for an 100 side book.

  • Error: Not enough pages for this binding type.

    Cover page dimension is incorrect for the number of pages present.